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Former Scotland manager Alex McLeish believes Rangers could listen to offers for defender Calvin Bassey if they receive a \u201cmonstrous bid\u201d in the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n

The 22-year-old Nigeria international, who joined the Gers in the summer of 2020 after signing a pre-contract, has been one of the key players for the Giovanni van Bronckhorst-led team as they reached the final of the Europa League.<\/p>\n

His performance in the final which they lost 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in extra-time against Eintracht Frankfurt on May 18, caught the eyes of many European clubs, who have been linked with a move for the player.<\/p>\n

According to the 63-year-old McLeish, Bassey\u2019s display deserves to warrant transfer interest from several quarters but maintained the Gers could do business if they get good money to get a replacement.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere do seem to be a lot of rumours. If there\u2019s another incredible bid from down south, it\u2019s difficult to stop that,\u201d McLeish said as quoted by Football Insider<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s becoming a sought-after component and rightly so with his performance levels. So much so there\u2019s interest outside of Rangers who would obviously like to have him in their team. That country just happens to be over the border in England.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey will also be aware that if someone comes in with a monstrous bid for him, it can help them recruit more players. Obviously, they would need to fill the void that he leaves and he\u2019s proven to be a very versatile player.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the current campaign, Bassey has managed 29 appearances in the Scottish Premiership.<\/p>\n

Bassey joined Leicester City at the age of 15 after a successful trial and progressed through the club’s youth ranks, with regular appearances for the clubs’ U18 and U23 sides.<\/p>\n

After joining Rangers, he made his professional debut in a top-flight match against St Mirren as a substitute in a 3-0 win.<\/p>\n

In 2021, Bassey committed his international future to Nigeria when he accepted a call-up for their 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers and he debuted for the Super Eagles in a 0-0 2022 Fifa World Cup qualification draw against Ghana on March 25, 2022.
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