Inter Milan are admirers of 26-year-old Fulham defender Calvin Bassey, and sources indicate that the Nerazzurri, along with several other unnamed Serie A clubs, are monitoring the Nigeria international during the January transfer window. Bassey moved to Fulham from Ajax in the summer of 2023 for a reported £19 million. Inter's interest is understood to be due to their search for defensive reinforcements to provide depth for their domestic and Champions League campaigns. A potential transfer seems more likely in the summer, as Fulham sources emphasize the club does not want to approve a mid-season departure.
The Premier League club considers Bassey a key player and is hesitant to weaken its squad while attempting to qualify for European competition. The player's contract, which is valid until 2027 and includes an option for an extra year, strengthens Fulham's negotiating position. Their stance is firm that he is not for sale in January. Inter and their Serie A rivals might challenge Fulham's position as the transfer window continues, but the London club's focus is on keeping the defender. The centre-back has 41 caps for Nigeria and has made 16 appearances, scoring one goal, in the Premier League this season. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €28.00m.
