West Ham are reportedly ‘keeping tabs’ on Rangers defender Calvin Bassey following a failed move in 2020.
The Hammers were keen on the 22-year-old previously before the versatile left-back opted to move to a then Steven Gerrard managed Rangers for £300,000 (BBC).
However, it would appear that the interest hasn’t dwindled in East London and the Irons could return for the Nigerian ace.
That’s according to a report from Football Insider, as cited by RumorsTransfersNews24/7 on Twitter.
West Ham are, according to Football Insider, ready to rekindle their interest in Calvin Bassey, having missed out to Rangers in 2020.
— RumorsTransfersNews24/7 📰 (@rumorstransfers) February 7, 2022
The report claims that West Ham have Bassey ‘on their radar ahead of the summer’ as David Moyes goes in search of a left-footed defender once more.
This season Bassey – described as a ‘rough diamond’ by Gerrard – has provided three assists in 28 appearances across all competitions.
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Valued at £900,000 and under contract at Ibrox until 2024 (Transfermarkt), signing the Italy-born starlet would be an affordable venture for the Hammers.
Equally adept playing as a centre-back or left-back, it’s easy to understand why Moyes would be endeared by the prospect of signing Bassey.
Having been on the lookout for a fresh face to act as an understudy to Aaron Cresswell as well as a long-term replacement, the Nigeria qualified youngster could fit the bill.
