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FootballChelsea Ready to Battle Bayern Munich for Super Eagles Defender Calvin Bassey This Summer
- Rangers will face a tough battle to maintain hold of Calvin Bassey, the Super Eagles defender whose performances in Europe have raised many eyebrows
- Chelsea and Bayern Munich are now preparing to compete for the 22-year-old defender during the summer transfer window
- Bassey's reputation as a versatile defender has been cemented this season in the UEFA Europa League, as his contributions helped Rangers reach the competition's final
Calvin Bassey could be up for a mega move this summer as the 22-year-old Nigerian has caught the interest of some top European teams.
The Super Eagles defender has been immense for Rangers this season and played a crucial role in the club’s run to the final of the Europa League where the Scottish team lost via penalties to Frankfurt.
According to a report via The Hard Tackle, Chelsea has now indicated an interest in signing Calvin Bassey this summer when the transfer window opens officially.
The London club will be ready to battle Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich, who are also interested in the Nigerian defender.
Bassey has got two caps for the Super Eagles after he represented Nigeria in the World Cup playoffs double-header against Ghana.
Tuchel reiterates the need for a squad rebuild at Chelsea
Meanwhile, Chelsea are set to lose many key players now that the season has ended, with Antonio Rudiger leading the pack out of Stamford Bridge.
According to Chelsea News, Thomas Tuchel has now reiterated the need once again for the Blues to rebuild going into next season.
Chelsea were considered one of the title favourites for the Premier League this season, but that ambition faded quickly as the London side were swept aside mid-season after a drop in form.
Tuchel sends Chelsea fans passionate message
Earlier, Sports Brief reported Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has asked fans "not to lose sleep" over the club's third-place finish in the Premier League.
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FootballThe Blues are expected to finish third behind Manchester City and Liverpool as the 2021/22 campaign enters its penultimate stage.
However, they will be ending the campaign trailing the two English heavyweights with a significant gap in terms of points garnered.