EPL Side and Top European Giants Enter Big Race to Sign Super Eagles Star

• Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey could be on his way to the Premier League this summer or the Dutch division
• Calvin Bassey who currently plays for Rangers in Scotland is wanted by Brighton and Ajax who are in race
• The 22-year-old Nigerian defender is expected to be in action for the Super Eagles in their coming African Cup of Nations

Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion and Dutch giants Ajax are reportedly in serious race over the signing of Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey.

These two sides are said to have been impressed with Calvin Bassey's performances last season which made them to enter race for his signature.

Bassey is unlikely to depart Ibrox on a cheap, with Rangers looking to let the 23-year-old leave for nothing less than £25 million.

The Nigerian defender joined the Light Blues two years ago, arriving from Leicester City for a small compensation fee.

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According to the report on Soccernet, Rangers fans have told the club's chiefs that they should keep the Nigerian star this summer.

Nigerian International Odion Ighalo Named in Saudi Pro League Team of the Season

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo was recognised following his impressive performance in the Saudi Professional Football League last season.

The 33-year-old scored 24 goals last season to emerge the highest scorer as he also inspired Al Hilal to win the league title.

He has been named in the Saudi Professional League team of the season having featured for Al-Shabab in the earlier half of the campaign.

The former Manchester United striker scored twice in Al-Hilal’s final league game of the season as they defeated Al-Faisaly 2-1 to win the title.

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It was Ighalo’s first since he started playing professional football 17 years ago. His teammate, Salem Al Dawsari was also included in the Team of the Season.

Egypt and former West Bromwich Albion defender Ahmed Hegazi were also included in the squad.

The forward who grew up in the Ajegunle area of Lagos began his professional career at Prime FC of Osun State in 2005 and then moved to Julius Berger FC the following year.