Bassey, who can play at left-back or centre-half, has enjoyed a remarkable rise over the last six months and was a standout performer as Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s men made it to the Europa League final.
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In recent weeks, Barcelona club officials have frequently stated that they will have to resolve certain financial issues during the upcoming summer transfer window.
The Citizens currently hold a one-point lead over Liverpool at the top of the table, while the Lions still have the slightest hope of finishing in the top half.
The Reds would need a favour from Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa at the Etihad in order for that to become a possibility, while they would also need to hold up their end of the bargain by ending an unforgettable domestic campaign on a high.
The Villa Park outfit will have representation at Hampden to watch the Nigerian international in the Scottish Cup final with Hearts.
Over the weekend, it was confirmed that Suarez would depart Atletico Madrid, the Uruguay international leaving Wanda Metropolitano having scored 34 goals during his two-season stay.
The report claimed that Villa want a new left back to provide competition for Lucas Digne, and Rangers youngster Bassey is one of the players Gerrard has reportedly targeted.
The 29-year-old has been on loan at Villa Park since January, having reunited with former Liverpool teammate and current Villa boss Steven Gerrard during the winter transfer window.
Sadio Mane scored the winner for Liverpool at Villa Park, heading home a cross from Luis Diaz in the 65th minute.
The Canaries lost 3-0 at home to Newcastle United last time out, while Steven Gerrard’s side halted their losing run away to Leicester City.
Brendan Rodgers’s side were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw with Everton last time out, while Steven Gerrard’s side most recently went down 4-0 to Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs are currently fourth in the table, level on points with fifth-placed Arsenal in the race for a top-four spot, while Villa occupy 11th position, one point behind 10th-placed Leicester City.
The 20-year-old has led from the front in the Gunners’ quest for Champions League football and scored his ninth Premier League goal of the season in Saturday’s 1-0 win at Aston Villa.
While the Hammers are currently in sixth position in the standings, they only hold a nine-point lead over their next opponents, Villa having played one game fewer and winning three matches in a row.
The 18-year-old has impressed Gunners scouts during the nine games he has played for Villa in the Premier League this term.
An entertaining contest could be on the cards at Villa Park, with the Saints hoping to follow up last season’s 4-3 triumph in the West Midlands with another three points.
The 29-year-old left Barcelona Football Club in Spain in January for Aston Villa in the English Premier League on-loan.
The Seagulls have had a week to recover from their 3-0 humbling at the hands of Burnley, while Steven Gerrard most recently oversaw a 1-0 home defeat to Watford.
Villa are lining up a summer move for Ndidi, who could cost in the region of £50 million, said the Daily Star.
Balogun played 44 matches under Gerrard before the former Three Lions star took over at Aston Villa in November 2021.