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Fulham defender Calvin Bassey (3) during the Premier League match between Fulham and Leicester City at Craven Cottage, London, England on 24 August 2024.

A new contract for Bassey is a 'priority' for Arbeloa as he backs crisis-hit Robinson

Fulham boss wants 'world-class' centre-back to extend his Cottage stay - and confirms struggling left-back will start at Villa

30.10.26, 17:00 Updated 30.10.26, 15:18 12 Minute Read

AFTER a fifth straight home defeat by Crystal Palace, Fulham face a Halloween night trip to Villa Park – where they have been beaten on each of their last seven visits.

So how about a much-needed dose of positivity?

Alvaro Arbeloa has confirmed that a new contract for Calvin Bassey is a priority for the club and declared that his newly-appointed on-field captain is ‘one of the best centre-backs in the world’.

Fulham’s transfer business has been patchy at best in recent years – Emile Smith Rowe, Kevin, Joachim Andersen and now Gonzalo Garcia are among the big-money signings who have struggled badly.

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Dave Kidd

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has been a leading journalist for three decades and was Chief Sports Writer on four national newspapers. As a Fulham fan of 45 years and a season-ticket holder on the Hammersmith End, he will deliver the highest quality coverage of the Club, with the passion of a true fan and the insight of an elite sports writer.

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