Barcelona make enquiry for Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen | OneFootball

According to a report from Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna, FC Barcelona have made an enquiry for Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen (22). The Catalan side have asked for the conditions of a potential deal with the Sussex club. The 22-year-old Netherlands national team goalkeeper are reportedly looking for a long-term successor to Marc-Andre ter Stegen – who tore his ACL earlier this season. Verbruggen is high on the list for the goalkeeper position along with Joan García from Espanyol, reports Aouna. Verbruggen the Seagulls from Anderlecht in July 2023 and has established himself as Brighton’s first-choice keeper after rotating with Jason Steele under current Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi in the 2023-2024 season. Last season the Dutchman was an undisputed starter under Fabian Hurzeler, making 36 Premier League appearances this season.He is currently under contract with the Albion until 2028, but has missed out on the latest Netherlands squad after he was reportedly “struggling with physical complaints and needed time for the recovery process.”GFFN | George Boxall