Bayern Munich are planning to replace legendary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and have the Brighton & Hove Albion player high on their list.
The 38-year-old’s contract is valid due to expiration in summer, so naturally Bayern they are wondering who can replace the German between the sticks.
Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg revealed with whom talks are ongoing Neuer – included in best eleven With FourFourTwolife – in terms of extension, but also in the fact that the list of potential successors was drawn up by German giants.
Brighton’s Bart Verbruggen is in the spotlight for Bayern Munich
Plettenberg also revealed recently this Brighton glover Bart Verbruggen is being closely monitored by Bayern as a potential successor to Neuer at the Allianz Arena.
This has been suggested This Alexander Nubelcurrently on loan in Stuttgart until 2026, he is still seen as Neuer’s successor, but Verbruggen seems to be one of the main candidates if anything changes in this plan.
Verbruggen joined the Seagulls in the summer of 2023 from Anderlecht a fee of £16.3 million.
The Dutch marksman spent his first season at the Amex Stadium, fighting for starts with the experienced goalkeeper Jason Steeleunder former boss Roberto DeZerbibut he was chosen by the new boss Fabian Hurzeler be the main player between the sticks this season.
This lofty role coincides with his rise Netherlandsstarting goalkeeper, playing in all Oranje matches Euro 2024 campaign, eventually giving in England in the semi-finals.
At just 22, Verbruggen could fill Bayern’s upcoming net vacancy for a generation, but it would mean Brighton would have to look for another goalkeeper to replace him for the second time in as many years.
IN FourFourTwoAccording to Verbruggen, although Verbruggen was a great signing and performed well at Brighton, such connections with a team like Bayern will come sooner than many expected.
The Dutchman still seems to have another level ahead of him in the league First league before he was linked with a giant of European football, but his performances at such a young age clearly tempted Die Roten and Verbruggen would certainly find it difficult to reject a particular approach.