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Man Utd ‘make contact with Brighton over transfer of Bart Verbruggen, 22, with Andre Onana’s long term position at risk’

Published on April 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM

MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly eyeing up Bart Verbruggen as a replacement for Andre Onana.

has endured a mistake-filled time at Old Trafford since his arrival from in the summer of 2023.

Andre Onana of Manchester United lying on the field after a goal.
Andre Onana's near two-year stint with Manchester United has been littered with mistakes
Bart Verbruggen, Brighton goalkeeper, applauding fans.
The Red Devils are reportedly keen on replacing Onana with Brighton's Bart Verbruggen

New Red Devils gaffer is said to have concerns over Onana's inconsistency between the sticks and is weighing up signing a new stopper in the summer.

And according to reports, he's keen on bringing Brighton stopper Verbruggen to Old Trafford.

That's according to Gazetta dello Sport, who claim United have contacted the Seagulls over the Dutchman's availability.

United, however, will face stiff competition for the 22-year-old's services.

German giants are reportedly keen on signing the young stopper.

The Telegraph claim the Bundesliga big boys are weighing up a bid to bring the £60million-rated stopper to the Allianz Arena.

Verbruggen has made 33 appearances for Brighton in all this season, keeping eight cleansheets in the process.

Brighton are currently ninth in the Premier League table and six points off a place.

Bart Verbruggen's 2024-25 Brighton season statistics.

Verbruggen missed Brighton's first two league games of the season but has played a major role in the Seagulls being in European contention.

He said of being the club's No.1 keeper in an interview with The BBC: “I'm loving it.

“Everybody wants to play every game – same goes for me.

“I really love to play every game and develop and help the team.

“We have a very strong squad, with a lot of good attacking and defensive options – that's a big strength of ours.

“I'm really happy to be part of it and great things are coming.”

Brighton will be back in action on Saturday, welcoming Leicester to the Amex.

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