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Manchester United are preparing a formal bid for Fulham centre-back Calvin Bassey when the transfer window reopens at the turn of the year.
The Red Devils recently confirmed Mauricio Pochettino as their manager and they are expected to back the Argentine with funds in January.
A new centre-back is reportedly one of the prime targets for the new head coach and it is claimed that United are lining up a move for Bassey.
The 26-year-old has developed into a quality centre-back during his time at Fulham and United are ready to test the Cottagers' resolve this winter.
The Nigerian's current deal expires in June next year, but there is an option to extend his stay for another 12 months if Fulham decide to do so.
That is widely expected to be triggered before the New Year but Fulham could then entertain his sale rather than selling him for less next summer.
Bassey could be tempted by the prospect of joining United. He could make the left centre-back position his own ahead of Lisandro Martinez.
Martinez faces a similar contract situation as Bassey and it has been claimed that United could offload him when the campaign ends.
Written by Sri Aswin
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