Premier League
Calvin Bassey, a 26-year-old Nigerian center-back, is on the Inter Milan's transfer radar due to his contract situation with Fulham, which expires in June 2027. The English club can unilaterally extend it until 2028 while working on a new agreement to prevent the player from approaching the market.
Inter has been following Bassey for months and keeps his name among the alternatives to strengthen their squad. The contractual situation allows the Italians to stay attentive, although Fulham's extension option currently prevents considering the player as a future free agent.
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Calvin Bassey back on Inter Milan's radar
Italpress ensures that Inter Milan values Bassey's ability to play in different positions. His main position is at the center of defense, although he can also act as a left back in a system that requires greater physical presence on that side.
The Nigerian international has been playing regularly since the start of the season. He has started in the first three Premier League games, accumulating 270 minutes without scoring or assisting yet.
His situation had already caught Inter's attention during previous transfer windows. Now, there's an additional factor: if Bassey doesn't extend his contract, Fulham will have to decide whether to activate the additional year included in the agreement signed when he arrived in London.
Fulham wants to renew his contract
Fulham doesn't want to lose control over the central defender's future. The current contract was signed in July 2023 and runs until summer 2027, with the club having the option to extend it for another 12 months.
That clause makes a significant difference from a free exit. Even if Bassey enters the last guaranteed year of his contract, the English club has a tool to prevent him from being without a contract in June 2027.
Discussions to secure a longer-term renewal have gained importance in recent weeks. The player has already reached 105 appearances with Fulham across all competitions since his arrival from Ajax, with four goals and one assist.

Over 20 million invested in Bassey
The London club made a significant investment to bring him in. Bassey arrived from Ajax in the summer of 2023 for around 20 million euros, after stints at Rangers and Leicester's youth academy.
His continuity in the Premier League over the last seasons has solidified his role at Craven Cottage. He is also an international with Nigeria, although he was born in Aosta, Italy, on December 31, 1999, before moving to England during his childhood.
The next move will depend on the negotiations between Fulham and Calvin Bassey. If a new contract isn't reached, the English club will have to decide between considering offers or using their option until 2028. Inter Milan will keep track of this process, with the 2027 market as a possible scenario to pursue a player who continues to feature in the Premier League.
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