Liverpool are reportedly battling with Chelsea and Manchester United over a deal to sign Brighton and Hove Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, as per TEAMtalk.
The Reds currently have Alisson Becker and Giorgi Mamardashvili as goalkeeping options. Moreover, Liverpool purchased Lucca Brughmans from KRC Genk last summer and he will join next summer.
However, Alisson has entered the final year of his current contract and Mamardashvili hasn’t been able to push the Brazilian for the first-team spot. On the other hand, Brughmans is still very young and needs time to develop.
Now, TEAMtalk state that Liverpool are considering replacing Alisson and have identified Verbruggen as a serious option. However, Andoni Iraola’s side will have to overcome stiff competition to seal the deal as Real Madrid, Man Utd and Chelsea are also in this race.
The Blues and the Old Trafford club hold a long-standing interest in him, while Bayern Munich have continued to keep a close eye on him, having previously enquired about the details of signing him.
The report state that after enjoying a stellar start this season, Brighton have no intention of parting ways with the Dutchman in mid-season. However, they might be open to cashing in on him next summer, with his existing deal set to run until 2028.
Verbruggen is 6ft 4in tall right-footed goalkeeper. He is comfortable playing out from the back, good in the air, can play the sweeper-keeper role and is a solid shot-stopper.
Battle
Man Utd currently have Senne Lammens as the first choice goalkeeper, while Karl Darlow was signed to support the Belgian. However, Lammens has endured a difficult start this season.
On the other hand, Chelsea decided to revamp the goalkeeping department by purchasing Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa after letting Roberto Sanchez leave last summer.
However, the Argentinian international has been out injured in recent weeks; as a result, Mike Penders has been providing cover in the goalkeeping position.
Nevertheless, Verbruggen is a talented Premier League-proven player and hasn’t reached his prime yet. Therefore, he might be a shrewd acquisition for Liverpool, Man Utd or Chelsea should any of those clubs purchase him next year.
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