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title: "Calvin Bassey could be good signing for Aston Villa"
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author: "Crippy Cooke"
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published: "2022-05-15T06:00:00Z"
modified: "2022-05-15T06:00:00Z"
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# Calvin Bassey could be good signing for Aston Villa

Matt Targett will return to Aston Villa when his loan move at Newcastle United ends, but the 26-year-old is unlikely to play for Villa again after falling down the pecking order under Steven Gerrard.

Targett sought a move away after Lucas Digne was brought in from Everton, so he will need replacing and *John Percy* of the [Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/05/12/philippe-coutinho-takes-70-per-cent-pay-cut-permanent-move-aston/) believes they’ve identified the ideal option – Calvin Bassey.

The 22-year-old [joined](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/calvin-bassey/transfers/spieler/461883) Rangers on a four-year deal from Leicester City in 2020 and has gone on to make [63 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/calvin-bassey/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/461883) in all competitions, scoring one goal with six assists.

Bassey didn’t command a regular starting place in his debut season at Ibrox, but he’s one of the first names on the teamsheet now – the uncapped Nigerian defender has made [48 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/calvin-bassey/leistungsdaten/spieler/461883) across the board this campaign.

Bassey has averaged a tackle (43) or interception (19) every 42 minutes, been dribbled past only four times, made 36 clearances, had 14/27 successful dribbles, won 51/84 aerial duels, created 22 chances while whipping in 92 crosses with 21% finding a teammate.

The 22-year-old has been dribbled past less [than](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/24/Show/England-Aston-Villa) Digne (7) and has put more crosses into dangerous areas, so he might be a good addition to the squad. Bassey set Rangers back [£230k](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/calvin-bassey-chose-rangers-over-22150225) two years ago, but his value will have shot up this summer.

But if anyone wants to renew acquaintances with their old manager Steven Gerrard, a summer exodus could be on the cards.

***[In other news, Liverpool decision shows Steven Gerrard doesn’t care about Morgan Sanson](https://readastonvilla.com/2022/05/14/liverpool-decision-shows-steven-gerrard-doesnt-care-about-morgan-sanson/)***