Chelsea Face Stiff Opposition in Move for Calvin Bassey As Brentford, Wolves Enter Race for Super Eagles Star

• Brentford and Wolves are the latest clubs linked with a move for the Super Eagles defender, who has been one of Nigeria's best performers in Europe this season
• 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
• The Super Eagles defender joined Rangers from the Leicester City reserve team in 2020 on a free transfer but has established him as a top talent in Scotland

Chelsea will face stiff opposition in their pursuit of Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey whom the Blues has identified as a transfer target next summer.

The 22-year-old full-back has had a phenomenal season with Rangers this season, leading the Scottish club to the Europa League final and also winning the Scottish Cup.

According to a report via Soccernet, Wolves, Brentford, and even Fulham in the English Premier League have joined Chelsea in expressing their interest in signing the Nigerian defender.

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Bassey is spoilt for choice as the Super Eagles defender has also been signaled for a possible transfer to Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich.

Calvin Bassey has built a solid profile as a versatile defender in just two years after he joined Rangers from the Leicester City reserve team on a free transfer in 2020.

Steven Gerrard eyes a reunion with Calvin Bassey at Aston Villa

Meanwhile, Aston Villa are also planning a summer swoop for Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey as they plan to reunite the 22-year-old defender with his former manager, Steven Gerrard.

According to The Hard Tackle, Bassey's performances appear to have drawn the attention of Steven Gerrard, who is interested in signing him for Aston Villa during the summer transfer window.

Gerrard was responsible for signing the Nigerian defender to Rangers back in 2020 and is once again planning to reunite with Bassey at Aston Villa.

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Chelsea ready to battle Bayern Munich for Calvin Bassey

Earlier, Sports Brief reported 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.

Chelsea has now indicated an interest in signing Calvin Bassey this summer when the transfer window opens officially.