Expected window: January 2027
Calvin Bassey to Borussia Dortmund
Last update: 4 days ago
Evidence score
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly among several clubs showing growing interest in Calvin Bassey, according to CaughtOffside on 30 Oct 2026, which cites a TEAMtalk report. His contract at Fulham runs to June 2027.
- Independent sources0/40
0 independent sources (max 4); 1 other outlet only repeats someone else's reporting
- Source track record10/25
No independent source to judge, so no track record counts (assumed 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent10/10
Last update 4 days ago
What we know
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly among several clubs showing growing interest in Calvin Bassey, according to CaughtOffside on 30 Oct 2026, which cites a TEAMtalk report. His contract at Fulham runs to June 2027.
The article lists Newcastle, Everton, Inter Milan and RB Leipzig alongside Dortmund, but provides no detail on talks, fees or a preferred window at this stage. CaughtOffside does not report any formal offer or timeline yet.
Key findings
- Earliest report on file: 30 Oct 2026, CaughtOffside, citing TEAMtalk (not among the sources).
- No independent source: all 1 identified outlets repeat earlier reporting.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- 1 report attributes the story to TEAMtalk, whose own article is not among the sources.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 4 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CaughtOffside 30/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Borussia Dortmund listed among clubs showing growing interest in Calvin Bassey alongside Newcastle, Everton, Inter Milan, and RB Leipzig Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Cites TEAMtalk (not in this dossier) |
Timeline
- 30 Oct 2026 · CaughtOffsideBorussia Dortmund listed among clubs showing growing interest in Calvin Bassey alongside Newcastle, Everton, Inter Milan, and RB Leipzig
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk (its own article is not in this dossier). Stage: interest
Does Borussia Dortmund need him?
Centre-Back: the centre-backs Borussia Dortmund already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current centre-backs (7, 2 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Schlotterbeck | Centre-Back | 27 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Joane Gadou | Centre-Back | 19 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Waldemar Anton | Centre-Back | 30 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Luca Reggiani | Centre-Back | 18 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Ramy Bensebaini | Centre-Back | 31 | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Filippo Mane | Centre-Back | 21 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Emre Can | Centre-Back | 31 | 30 Jun 2027 |
Recent signings in this position
- Joane Gadou (Centre-Back)2026/27 · from Red Bull Salzburg · €19.50m
- Luca Reggiani (Centre-Back)2025/26 · from Borussia Dortmund U19 · fee undisclosed
- Soumaïla Coulibaly (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Stade Brestois 29
- Aarón Anselmino (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · on loan from Chelsea FC
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 30 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 30 Oct 2026 (4 days ago)
- Transfer window
- January 2027: shuts in 90 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2027
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Under a year left: the selling club risks losing him for free next summer, which usually lowers the price.
Also linked with
Player profile
- Full name
- Calvin Bassey Ughelumba
- Age
- 26
- Agent
- Unique Sports Group
Photo: Timmy96, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
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