Former Aston Villa coach Michael Beale has taken to Twitter to rave about Calvin Bassey, a player Villans manager Steven Gerrard reportedly wanted to sign in the summer transfer window before he left Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s Rangers for Ajax.
Bassey was on the books of Rangers from 2020 until 2022 before he moved to Ajax.
According to Sky Sports, Ajax paid Rangers £19.6 million in transfer fees for the 22-year-old, who can operate as a left-back or as a centre-back.
Aston Villa wanted to sign Calvin Bassey
Villa were linked with a move for the Nigeria international before he moved to Ajax.
The Athletic reported in July that Aston Villa are also very keen on Bassey.
The Secret Scout reported on July 15 that Arsenal, Ajax, Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester United all wanted to sign Bassey from Rangers in the summer transfer window.
Praise from Michael Beale
However, Bassey decided to move to Ajax instead.
Beale is a former Rangers and Aston Villa coach.
The Englishman worked with Steven Gerrard at Rangers and then at Villa.
Beale worked with Bassey at Rangers, and he has raved about his character and attitude on Twitter, as you can see below.
The Queens Park Rangers boss is pleased to see the 22-year-old make his debut in the UEFA Champions League with Ajax this week.
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