“I’d Chain Him Up” – Former Blackburn Boss Warns In opposition to Cashing In On Chelsea-Linked Tremendous Eagles Star

A breakthrough season within the Premiership has seen one in every of Nigeria’s most proficient kids in Europe develop into the darling of a number of prime golf equipment

Glasgow Rangers legend Barry Ferguson has charged his former membership to do no matter it takes to maintain maintain of Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey within the face of tempting provides this summer time.

Bassey loved a breakthrough marketing campaign on the Ibrox, going from a well-known identify on the substitute bench to the primary on the workforce sheet as Rangers chased home and continental titles.

The 22-year-old’s wonderful shows fueled his inclusion within the Europa League Crew of the Season, because the Gers completed runners-up to Eintracht Frankfurt within the competitors.

Bassey additionally lifted the Scottish Cup with the Gers after choosing the man-of-the-match award within the closing in opposition to Hearts.

London giants Chelsea and Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have reportedly checked out a participant who didn’t even make a senior look for Leicester Metropolis earlier than leaving the King Energy Stadium two years in the past. Borussia Dortmund and Fulham have additionally been credited with an curiosity within the thrilling full-back.

Ferguson expects extra provides to come back in for Bassey this summer time. Nonetheless, the previous Blackburn Rovers caretaker-manager want to see the versatile Tremendous Eagles defender proceed his growth in Glasgow a minimum of for another yr.

“I’d chain him up. Something simply to verify he doesn’t depart,” Ferguson advised Go Radio Soccer Present (through Soccer Scotland).

“Final yr I used to be in awe of him; I’ve received to be trustworthy with you.

“A few of the performances he places in and he’s nonetheless received a bit to be taught, he’s nonetheless received a bit to go.

“However he’s received all the things you need as a modern-day defender. He can play numerous positions, he can play left-back, he can play left wing-back and he can play left of a 3 or left of a two.

“His engine is horrifying and he’s simply getting higher and higher and higher.

“If I used to be going to offer him a bit of recommendation, he ought to keep and preserve enjoying week-in and week-out as a result of his probability will come if he desires to go down south to the Premier League, there’s little question about it.

“However for his growth, it’s vital he stays at Rangers for one more yr and I’m certain Rangers shall be attempting to tie him down on a long-term contract to get the most effective cash for subsequent season or the season after.”

In April, Bassey claimed the Rangers’ Younger Participant of the 12 months award, and weeks later, he was named the Revelation of the 12 months on the Baller Awards.