Leicester have been no stranger to making strange decisions in the transfer market.
The Foxes, though, have previously been lauded for their clever transfer policy in years gone by, with the likes of Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy going down as two of Leicester’s best ever-signings.
That transfer success, however, has slowly faded away in more recent years, with the Foxes enduring a poor run in recent windows.
Leicester have not only failed to recruit well, they have also struggled to sell smartly – something which has been exposed by Calvin Bassey’s success at Fulham.
Having been let go by the club on a free in 2020, the Foxes academy graduate has since made a mockery of that decision – with his recent FA Cup goal versus Man United yet another reminder of Leicester’s mistake.
Ex-Leicester man Calvin Bassey scores first FA Cup goal
Following success at both Rangers and Ajax, Bassey has since gone to cement himself as a Premier League regular following his 2023 move to Fulham.
The Nigerian international has been a key part of Marco Silva’s side for two seasons, becoming a key cog in the Fulham backline.
With Leicester leaking goals left right and centre, Foxes supporters may be left thinking what could have been after watching Bassey’s goal at Old Trafford.
Scoring his first-ever FA Cup goal, Bassey has just added yet another milestone on his footballing CV – a CV that is already stacked with numerous Champions League and Premier League appearances.
Bassey would have been huge upgrade on current Leicester defenders
Having conceded a dismal 61 goals so far this campaign, Wout Faes’ struggles and Jannik Vestergaard’s awful defending have seen the Foxes rack up the second worst defensive record in the Premier League.
With that being said, Leicester would have no doubt been better off if they had someone like Bassey in their ranks.
| Calvin Bassey club stats | Apps | Goals | Assists |
| Rangers | 65 | 1 | 6 |
| Fulham | 58 | 3 | – |
| Leicester U18 | 47 | 1 | 1 |
| Leicester U21 | 40 | 1 | 3 |
| Ajax | 39 | 1 | 5 |
Bassey’s success abroad and in the Premier League – makes Leicester’s decision to let him go even more baffling five years on.