According to The Pitch Prospect, Brighton star Bart Verbruggen is emerging as a summer target for Bayern Munich.
Legendary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer’s contract with FC Bayern expires this summer and a decision on his long-term future is still pending.
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The Bundesliga leaders are a long-time admirer of Dutch international Verbruggen, who turns 24 in August.
The Pitch Prospect understands Brighton are taking a relaxed view of the situation despite interest from the European giants.
They know they can make a hefty profit on the £16m they paid Anderlecht for his services in 2023.
Brighton also has a replacement ready in Carl Rushworth.
The former England U21 international was a revelation in the Championship during his loan spell with promotion candidates Coventry City.
Rushworth played in all 31 league games, keeping 10 clean sheets.
After a loan spell at Hull City, he also spent the second half of last season in Brighton’s first team, but did not make any appearances.
Jason Steele has been their No.2 this season, with Verbruggen playing in all 25 Premier League games.
However, he has only kept a clean sheet five times, most recently on January 3 against Burnley.
His lack of success in goal coincided with Brighton’s lack of form, which resulted in Brighton falling down the table.
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Brighton boos amid looming threat of relegation
With just one win since the end of November, Brighton needed three points against rivals Crystal Palace to return to form.
However, they were beaten 1-0, making it five winless games, and some Seagulls fans vented their frustration with boos.
Head coach Fabian Hurzeler was unable to repeat the results that saw them just outside the European Cup places last season.
Despite being seven points above the relegation zone, they could find themselves embroiled in a battle for Premier League safety.
Anything other than a win against Aston Villa tonight, live on the The Pitch Prospect app, would only increase the pressure on Hurzeler.
Brighton also have games against Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United until the end of the season.