Ajax are set to close a deal for Calvin Bassey next week - according to a report. It's claimed the Dutch giants are expected to trump Premier League side Brighton in the race to sign the Rangers star.
The 22-year-old Nigeria international is attracting serious interest from both clubs and The Telegraph report it's the Eredivisie champions who are poised to prevail with a bid worth up to £20million. The report states Brighton will only go as high as £15m but that Ajax are willing to pay more.
The Amsterdam club have already splashed the cash this summer but are set to make a substantial profit on defender Lisandro Martinez as he closes in on a move to Manchester United. It's believed Bassey is being viewed as a ready-made replacement for the Argentine centre-back. Brighton are also looking for a potential successor for left-back Marc Cucurella, who is a target for English champions Manchester City.
