Rumour: Liverpool and Real want to sign Verbruggen from Brighton

Liverpool and Real Madrid are targeting Dutch keeper Bart Verbruggen of Brighton & Hove Albion, after his recent performances caught the attention of both clubs, reports the British TeamTalk. The goalkeeper still has a contract until 2028, but both top clubs are considering a spectacular deal.

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TeamTalk calls the potential transaction ‘spectacular’. According to the outlet, the recent performances of the goalkeeper are the reason for this interest.

The Dutch keeper has already received praise from former England goalkeeper Joe Hart. “It’s not about the saves for me. Anyone can make saves in the Premier League. He is now moving towards that elite level, where he also makes the saves at the crucial moments,” the Englishman said recently.

Verbruggen still has a contract until 2028 with Brighton & Hove Albion, but he could nevertheless make a move already. TeamTalk headlined on Monday that Liverpool is planning a spectacular transfer for Verbruggen. Liverpool would see Verbruggen as a future option after Alisson Becker, whose contract expires in 2027. The club has already explored long‑term options for the goalkeeper position and regards the Dutchman as a credible candidate who can provide stability and quality.

Real Madrid view Verbruggen as a possible successor to Thibaut Courtois. Sources close to the situation suggest that he would find it difficult to turn down a concrete opportunity at the Bernabéu.

The story appears on Google, where Bart Verbruggen recently was in the spotlight.