There are growing interest for Nigeria’s Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey as Italian Serie A clubs are queuing up for his signature.
The Nigerian international, who can play either left-back or centre-half, as emerged as one of the brightest talents in Europe after a stellar season with Rangers.
Despite being contracted for another two years, speculation is rife that Aston Villa – under the stewardship of ex-Rangers boss, Steven Gerrard – will table a bid, and now the Scottish Cup winners may need to be braced for offers from the Italian top flight.
However, former Rangers star, Sergio Porrini in an interview with Daily Record stated that lot of teams are willing to sign him this summer.
“I am not surprised that Aston Villa and other top clubs are looking at him,” Porrini said.
“I know there has been Serie A interest and a lot of teams will be wanting to sign him this summer.
“Any club who has the budget will be trying to get him because he is a top,young defender who will only get better. The good thing for Rangers is that he is still under contract and if they are to sell him they will get a lot more money for him.
“I have been really impressed with Bassey. He has been really impressive this season.
“He caught my eye especially in the big European games and for me he was as good as anyone in the Europa Cup final.
“He is quick, physically strong and very committed. For me he is a real defender.
“You have a defender who is very good on the ball and the other is more like Giorgio Chiellini who is very strong but also has the quality to play. I think Bassey falls into that latter category.”
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