Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months.
Bart Vebruggen has been exceptional for Brighton in the Premier League and a target for AS Roma, Tottenham and Newcastle United.
According to a report by Italian outlet AS Roma Live, the Italian club is now hoping to secure his signature as a replacement for Mile Svilar.
Svilar has been excellent for Roma, and he has been linked with an exit at the end of the season. They will need to replace a key player like him properly, and it is no surprise that they are interested in the Brighton star. He has shown he has the potential to compete at the highest level, and with experience and guidance, he could develop into a top-class goalkeeper.
Bart Verbruggen stats compared to Vicario, Pope and Svilar (league)
- Saves: 84 vs 83 vs 67 vs 92
- Save percentage: 72.6 vs 63.4 vs 69.1 vs 77.3
- Clean sheets: 7 vs 7 vs 7 vs 13
- Penalty save percentage: 16.7% vs NA
It remains to be seen whether Roma follow up on interest with an official offer sign the player. They will have to compete against two Premier League clubs, and it could prove difficult for them. The likes of Tottenham and Newcastle certainly have more financial resources compared to the Italian club.
Verbruggen is well settled in the Premier League, and he might prefer to continue in England. It remains to be seen whether Roma can convince the player to join.
Spurs and Newcastle need Verbruggen
Meanwhile, Tottenham need an upgrade on Guglielmo Vicario and Antonin Kinsky. Both players have cost their team valuable points with error-prone displays. Tottenham must look to address that weakness during the summer transfer window if they want to fight for trophies next season. A reliable goalkeeper could make a huge difference. They have not yet been able to fill the void left by Hugo Lloris.
On the other hand, Newcastle will need a long-term replacement for Nick Pope, who is in the twilight stages of his career. Verbruggen could compete with Aaron Ramsdale for the starting spot. Competition for places will help both players improve, and it will help Newcastle progress as a team.