Bayern target £60m goalkeeper to replace Neuer

Verbruggen has impressed over the past year. Photo: Reuters .

Barcelona and Bayern Munich are both interested in Verbruggen, who was impressive against Spain in the Nations League in midweek.

Brighton value Verbruggen at £60m. The club paid just £16.3m to sign him from Anderlecht two years ago. The goalkeeper has three years left on his contract with Brighton.

The Telegraph said Bayern saw Verbruggen as a suitable long-term replacement for Manuel Neuer, who is getting older. In addition, reserve goalkeeper Sven Ulreich has also failed to inspire confidence.

Meanwhile, Sport reported that Barcelona highly appreciate Verbruggen's talent. However, with two goalkeepers in hand, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Wojciech Szczesny, the Catalan team is in no hurry to welcome Verbruggen, at least in the next summer transfer window.

Since joining Brighton, Verbruggen has quickly established himself as the club's number one goalkeeper. This season, the 22-year-old has made 29 appearances in all competitions for Brighton.

In addition, Verbruggen also has 20 appearances for the Dutch national team. In June 2024, Verbruggen made history as the youngest goalkeeper to start for the Dutch national team in the past 60 years. Verbruggen's talent has won the full trust of coach Ronald Koeman.

Goals in Barcelona's 3-0 thrashing of Osasuna In the early morning of March 28, Barcelona solidified their top spot by defeating Osasuna 3-0 in round 27 of La Liga.

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