Tottenham Hotspur are rivalling Bayern Munich in the race to sign Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen this summer, according to reports.
The north London side have placed the signing of a new shot-stopper at the top of their agenda ahead of the summer as they look to replace Guglielmo Vicario.
The Italian is expected to depart Spurs amid interest from Italian clubs, with Inter Milan among those reportedly tracking the 29-year-old.
Inter are believed to have identified Vicario as their top target to replace Swiss international Yann Sommer and have already discussed a move with his representatives, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Tottenham Want to Sign Bart Verbruggen
According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham’s admiration for Verbruggen has only intensified since the arrival of manager Roberto De Zerbi.
Verbruggen played under De Zerbi at Brighton for one season following his arrival from Anderlecht in the summer of 2023 and made 27 appearances across all competitions.
Bayern are also believed to be among Verbruggen’s long-term admirers and view the £50m-rated Dutchman as a leading candidate to succeed Manuel Neuer.
However, a summer move hinges on Neuer’s final decision –the 40-year-old is yet to confirm whether he will continue playing beyond the current campaign.
Neuer, whose contract expires at the end of the season, could reportedly delay his decision until after the Champions League final in May, and the uncertainty is believed to be impacting Brighton’s goalkeeping situation.
The Seagulls are looking to secure a significant profit on Verbruggen this summer and are eyeing Carl Rushworth, who is spending the season on loan at Coventry City, as his long-term replacement.
Verbruggen, praised as ‘unbelievable’, has been Brighton’s first-choice goalkeeper for the past two seasons and is set to make his 100th appearance for the club next weekend.
Tottenham Reach Agreement for Andy Robertson
Tottenham have reached a verbal agreement to sign Liverpool defender Andy Robertson this summer, journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed.
The north London side are in pole position to land the Scottish international on a free transfer when his contract with Liverpool expires in June.
Robertson is believed to have earmarked Tottenham as his preferred destination, provided they avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Spurs are in the bottom three ahead of De Zerbi’s debut game on Sunday, an away clash at Sunderland.