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Fulham are closing in on Ajax star Calvin Bassey for £18.2m.. with Nigerian defender set to undergo medical ahead of sealing switch

Fulham are closing in on the signing of Ajax defender Calvin Bassey.

The highly rated defender is set to undergo a medical at Craven Cottage, with Marco Silva side closing in on an £18million deal.

Once confirmed, Bassey will be the Cottagers' second signing of the summer, following Raul Jimenez's transfer for £5.5 million from Wolves.

The 23-year-old Nigerian progressed through Leicester City's academy before joining Rangers. In 2022, he was sold to Ajax for a club record £20m.

Predominantly a centre back, Bassey is also capable of providing cover at left back, which will be required following the departures of Joe Bryan and Shane Duffy.