Calvin Bassey could be offered another opportunity to take his Premier League career to a bigger club, with Manchester United reportedly considering the Super Eagles defender as they prepare to strengthen their defence during the January transfer window under Mauricio Pochettino, Footynaija.com reports.
United have endured a difficult 2026/27 campaign, with defensive problems contributing to their poor start to the season and eventually costing Michael Carrick his job.
Pochettino has now been appointed as his replacement, with the former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager expected to receive financial backing to improve the squad when the transfer window opens.
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Reports indicate that United are preparing to support Pochettino with January additions, including a defender and a striker, as the club look to improve their fortunes in the second half of the campaign.
According to the Daily Mail, Bassey is one of three centre-backs on Manchester United’s shortlist, alongside Brentford’s Nathan Collins and Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite.
The 26-year-old has become an important player at Fulham since joining from Ajax in 2023, and his performances have attracted interest from other clubs.
Bassey won Fulham’s Player of the Season award for the 2024/25 campaign and has continued to feature regularly for the London club.
His ability to play as a left-sided centre-back is also relevant to United’s reported search for defensive reinforcements, particularly with uncertainty surrounding Lisandro Martinez’s future at Old Trafford.
Bassey’s contract situation could further interest United. His current deal is due to expire at the end of the season, although Fulham have an option to extend it by another year.
