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.
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This outgoing season has been a breakthrough one for the 22-year-old who could play at left back or in central defence.
The powerhouse fullback knows that last Sunday’s derby defeat by Celtic is a hammer blow to their hopes of retaining the Premiership crown.
The Rangers defender came off the bench to earn his first cap for the ‘Super Eagles’ in their 0-0 draw in Ghana on Friday.
Joe Aribo, Leon Balogun and Calvin Bassey are included in Nigeria’s squad, with their opening Group D match on January 11.
Ibrox chiefs have requested the Nigerian Football Federation delay the arrival of the key men for the upcoming African Cup of Nations until after the January 2 showdown at Parkhead.