United now eyeing another Brighton player, 16.3m star is one of the best in his position in PL – report

Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens has enjoyed an outstanding maiden Premier League campaign. Signed from Royal Antwerp last summer, the Belgian has established himself as the undisputed number one at Old Trafford, picking up the Transfer of the Season award in the process. However, a United goalkeeper is always under the spotlight, and a few mistakes could pile on the pressure in no time. As such, with the Red Devils heading into the Champions League, the club’s hierarchy would do well to bring in another level-headed shot-stopper. Bart Verbruggen on Manchester United’s radar Brighton & Hove Albion star Bart Verbruggen has emerged as one of the Premier League’s most well-rounded goalkeepers. The Dutchman moved to the south coast from Anderlecht in 2023. Like Senne Lammens, the lack of experience at the top level did not affect Verbruggen’s confidence. The 23-year-old has been ever-present with the Seagulls, impressing with his sharp reflexes, composure on the ball, and ability to play out from the back. Interestingly, only Lammens has prevented more goals in the Premier League than Brighton giant this season. According to SportsBoom, Verbruggen is being eyed by the Premier League’s heavyweights, including Manchester United. It is claimed that United and Liverpool are both monitoring the 6’4″ tall Netherlands international’s development closely. However, it is Aston Villa who are reported to be most interested in Verbruggen, potentially to replace Emiliano Martinez. Brighton, however, remain in a strong position, with Verbruggen under contract until 2028. He was signed from Anderlecht for £16.3 million. Needless to say, Carlos Baleba still out of reach United, meanwhile, showed great desire to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton last summer, having agreed personal terms with the Cameroon midfielder. However, Brighton priced Baleba out of a move in 2025 by placing an insurmountable £100m price tag on his head. Their stance has changed little despite the young midfielder’s struggles since then. Recently, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming United’s interest in Baleba appears to have cooled, with the clubs apart on the transfer fee. Feature image Mike Hewitt via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Vishal Singh Vishal has worked in the football media industry for over six years, planning, writing, and editing content for several major outlets, including North Star Network. Vishal has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Delhi University. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person, he covers Manchester United — a club he has been religiously following and supporting since 2012. Vishal also manages a leading MUFC fan page, The Red Devils, on Facebook with over a million likes. Big fan of ball-playing centre-backs and Harry Maguire’s knee-slide celebration!