Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen has emerged as a primary transfer target for Liverpool as the club plans for a future without Alisson Becker, according to TEAMtalk.
- Verbruggen’s rising valuation and sustained clean-sheet form make him a prime target for high-stakes European recruitment ahead of the summer windows.
- Liverpool’s evaluation of the goalkeeper position directly impacts expectations surrounding Giorgi Mamardashvili and the club’s potential targets.
Liverpool have turned their attention toward the 24-year-old Netherlands international as they evaluate long-term options between the posts, TEAMtalk reported. Alisson Becker’s current deal at Anfield expires in 2027, prompting the club’s recruitment team to survey the market for a successor.
Football Insider and Flashscore added that doubts exist over whether current signing Giorgi Mamardashvili is fully prepared to take over the first-team mantle, pushing names like Verbruggen into sharper focus.
The young Dutch shot-stopper is contracted at the Amex Stadium until 2028, giving the south coast club a strong negotiating stance. TEAMtalk noted that Brighton are not expected to entertain offers during the January window, with any potential departure likely evaluated down the line.
Meanwhile, Fabrizio Romano indicated on YouTube that Alisson could explore opportunities elsewhere when his contract expires, though no final decision has been reached by the player or the club.
Real Madrid have also placed Verbruggen on their shortlist as a potential successor to Thibaut Courtois, according to reports from Sport Bild cited by Yardbarker. Sources close to the situation suggest the player would find it difficult to turn down an approach from the Santiago Bernabéu. Courtois approaches the final stages of his career with a contract running until 2027, though talks over an extension remain possible.
| Player | Club | Contract Expiry | Key Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bart Verbruggen | Brighton & Hove Albion | 2028 | Monitored by Liverpool and Real Madrid |
| Alisson Becker | Liverpool | 2027 | Future uncertain with contract expiring |
| Thibaut Courtois | Real Madrid | 2027 | Approaching final stages, extension discussed |
Beyond Liverpool and Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester United retain long-term interest in Verbruggen, while Bayern Munich have previously tracked his progression. His performances under Fabian Hurzeler have helped the Seagulls secure clean sheets early in the campaign. Yahoo Sports highlighted his standout seven-save performance in a clean-sheet victory away against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
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Despite heavy outside attention, the player remains content on the south coast as Brighton occupy a high position in the league table. “I don’t know what will happen in the future.
No one knows,” Verbruggen stated recently regarding his trajectory. “All I know is that, at the moment, I’m very happy in Brighton.” With the club sitting high in the table, any formal pursuit by elite suitors will likely face hurdles.
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