According to sources, talks over a new contract for Calvin Bassey at Fulham are expected to begin soon. Fulham can trigger a one-year extension in Bassey's contract, which would keep him at the club until June 2028. It is understood that Bassey is happy in West London and open to remaining if suitable terms can be found. Activating the contract option would strengthen Fulham's negotiating position should offers arrive. A new deal is preferable for Fulham.

Team Talk provides an update regarding the transfer situation of 26-year-old centre-back Calvin Bassey. Several other Serie A clubs are monitoring Calvin Bassey during the January transfer window. It is also believed that other unnamed Serie A clubs are tracking Bassey’s situation, attracted by his Premier League experience and international pedigree. Inter Milan has been recently linked with the player. Any potential move appears more likely in the summer than this month, as Fulham's stance is that Bassey is not for sale in January. The Nigerian international has 41 caps for his country. He has made 16 appearances and scored one goal in the Premier League this season. His contract with Fulham runs until 2027. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €28.00m. Fulham signed Bassey from Ajax in July 2023 for a reported €22.5 million. This was a year after he moved to the Dutch club from Rangers for €23.0 million.