Voetbalprimeur.nl reported that Sturm Graz were interested in Essiën Bassey, but that PSV gave the club a firm refusal.

According to Voetbal International, Essien Bassey is attracting interest from abroad. Sturm Graz is reportedly among the clubs targeting him.

Austrian club Sturm Graz has approached PSV for Essien Bassey. The nineteen-year-old Dutch and Ghanaian right-back is of interest to Sturm Graz due to his speed and footballing ability. The Austrian side wants to sign Bassey on a permanent deal and add him directly to their first team. However, Earnest Stewart is currently unwilling to cooperate with a departure. Bassey's contract at PSV runs until mid-2027, and the club intends to extend that agreement. The defender has yet to make his debut for PSV's senior side. He has 4 caps for the Netherlands U16 team, and his current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €250k.