Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly serious about signing Anderlecht goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.
Verbruggen has garnered curiosity from a number of golf equipment following his performances for Anderlecht this season. The 20-year-old has saved seven clear sheets in 24 senior appearances for the Belgian facet.
As per HLN, Burnley made an try and signal Verbruggen final summer time with supervisor Vincent Kompany hoping to work with the teen. Anderlecht, nonetheless, stood agency and rejected any advances for the keeper.
Burnley additionally registered their curiosity in January this yr however had been once more rejected.
Whereas the Belgian membership reportedly wish to maintain him for at the least one other yr, Manchester United and Liverpool are mentioned to be serious about signing him.
Verbruggen is an efficient shot-stopper and can also be good along with his toes, an more and more engaging requirement for contemporary goalkeepers. Talking concerning the teen, Anderlecht captain Jan Vertonghen mentioned:
“For me, Verbruggen has the potential to grow to be top-of-the-line goalkeepers in Europe. If you happen to see the place he’s now at 20. We’re additionally very shut, we’re virtually neighbors in Antwerp. I’ve hardly ever seen such a character at that age. Modest, however very pushed and impressive. If I am a high European membership and I’ve the cash to spend, I would not hesitate.”
Anderlecht will demand round €10 million for Verbgrubben, who they signed for €300,000 from N.A.C Breda in 2020.
Talking not too long ago about his future on the Belgian membership amidst curiosity from the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool, the Dutch goalkeeper mentioned:
“Will I nonetheless play right here subsequent season? That could be a very direct query. You realize, I am actually not into that but. June remains to be so far-off, dude . I wish to maintain performing with Anderlecht first after which we’ll see. I’m glad and properly surrounded at this membership.”
Manchester United and Liverpool might look to signal a goalkeeper in the summertime
Manchester United are reportedly trying to discover a succession plan for David de Gea and have been linked with quite a few goalkeepers.
The Spaniard is a membership legend and has put in immense performances through the years. He has saved the very best variety of clear sheets for United, with 183 in 528 appearances.
Liverpool, in the meantime, might reportedly see Caoimhin Kelleher depart in the summertime looking for common enjoying time. This might result in them trying to signal somebody like Verbgrubben as a backup for Alisson Becker.