Bart Verbruggen does not opt for a transfer to Burnley, Fabrizio Romano suspects. The Anderlecht goalkeeper is on his way to Brighton & Hove Albion, which is in advanced negotiations with the Belgian club. Burnley will continue to try to seduce Verbruggen until the last minute, according to the Italian transfer market expert.
Twenty-year-old Verbruggen experienced his absolute breakthrough last season Purple-White. After the Breda native got the chance under the crossbar at the end of December, he never disappeared there again. It ensured that many clubs are on the ropes for him. Manchester United inquired at Anderlecht, but did not make an offer, according to Romano. So Burnley and Brighton did.
In any case, Verbruggen will be the most expensive keeper of the Belgian league of all time. RMC Sports previously spoke about a bid from Burnley worth fifteen million euros for the goalie, who sat on the bench on Wednesday at the exhibition match of the Dutch Juniors against Young Japan (0-0). It is unclear exactly how much Brighton will pay, but the amount will be around that rate. Maarten Vandevoordt is still considered the most expensive Jupiler Pro League keeper ever. The closing post of KRC Genk will make the switch to RB Leipzig in 2024, which will pay ten million euros for this.
Brighton finished in a very creditable sixth place in the Premier League last season and will play in the Europa League next season. Bee the Seagulls Verbruggen would become a teammate of 37-year-old Milner, who will transfer from Liverpool to Brighton on a free transfer. Verbruggen will have to compete for a place under the bar in the south of England with Spanish international Robert Sánchez and Jason Steele.
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