Manchester United have reportedly established contact with Bart Verbruggen over a move to Old Trafford this summer.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport via Sport Witness, Manchester United have established contact with the team of Bart Verbruggen ahead of a potential move in the summer. The Red Devils could be in the market for a new goalkeeper amid increasing doubts about Andre Onana’s future at the club.
Manchester United are looking ahead to a testing summer window, wherein they are eager to strengthen their squad in multiple areas. The goalkeeping position may not be a source of big concern at the moment, although credible reports are stating Ruben Amorim may look to replace Andre Onana.
Onana’s future at Manchester United has come under question, with the goalkeeper’s dismal performances at times causing the team valuable points. He may not be the ideal choice of a keeper that Amorim may want in the long run, although for now, he is their No.1 choice.
There are some links to AC Milan, and that is where the story stems from, as the report states Manchester United could potentially sell Onana. Fabrizio Romano poured cold water on speculation about Onana’s future, although the story then goes on to link Manchester United with Bart Verbruggen, as the Red Devils have established contact with the keeper’s team.
Verbruggen has been performing at a high level with Brighton and has overtaken Jason Steele as the club’s clearest first-choice option. He has had some links in recent times to other clubs like Chelsea and Bayern Munich ahead of the summer, with Manchester United the latest to come into the picture.
Bart Verbruggen will cost more than €40 million
Manchester United are not in the most fluid position to operate with huge funds in the upcoming summer window. Should a club pay a large sum for Onana, they might be able to fund a move for someone like Verbruggen, who is expected to cost more than €40 million.
The €40 million-rated Premier League stopper could be a solid option for Manchester United if they were to go for someone like Verbruggen. The Dutch international has a contract until 2028, and for the right price, Brighton will not be opposed to a sale.
