Team Talk reports that Everton are interested in 26-year-old Fulham defender Calvin Bassey as part of their defensive recruitment plans. Everton have been monitoring the defender this season and face competition to sign him. Newcastle United are also reportedly monitoring the player, while Manchester United are monitoring him closely after being impressed with the Nigerian international's performances. Bassey, who can play at centre-back and left-back, has also attracted interest from clubs abroad, including Inter Milan, Borussia Dortmund, and RB Leipzig. The defender joined Fulham in July 2023. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €28M. His contract is due to expire in the summer, although Fulham holds an option to extend it by an additional year and is also interested in agreeing to new terms.