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Bayern Munich eye £50m bid for Brighton star Bart Verbruggen as Vincent Kompany eyes Manuel Neuer successor

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<p>Per <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/bayern-munich-kompany-brighton-verbruggen-34775953" target="_blank"><em>The Mirror</em></a>, Bayern have shown <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bayern-munich-monitoring-brighton-goalkeeper-bart-verbruggen-manuel-neuer-plan-may-put-dutch-star-off/blt33cf2c2585e1f620" target="_blank">strong interest in signing Brighton goalkeeper Verbruggen</a> in the summer as they look to find a long-term replacement for their legendary custodian Neuer. The Bundesliga giants will, however, have to shell out £50 million ($63m) if they are to convince the Seagulls to sell.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Bayern boss Vincent Kompany is a long-time admirer of the Dutch goalkeeper and had worked with him at Anderlecht. The Belgian coach later tried to sign Verbruggen at Burnley in 2023, but Brighton eventually secured his services. The 22-year-old has been impressive between the sticks for the Seagulls and has played an important in the club fighting for a European slot in the 2024-25 campaign.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/manuel-neuer-stay-bayern-munich-agrees-contract-extension-despite-criticism-this-season/bltdd46e4aab0fa2870#cs477ebcd389bc96c1" target="_blank">Neuer signed a fresh deal at Bayern Munich last month</a> which will now keep him at Allianz Arena at least until June 2026. The club, however, have started to look for possible options who could replace the veteran as the club's No.1 in the long run.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Harry Kane and Co will be back in action next Wednesday as they take on Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 fixture.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BAYERN MUNICH?

Bayern Munich eye £50m bid for Brighton star Bart Verbruggen as Vincent Kompany eyes Manuel Neuer successor | Goal.com

Bayern Munich are looking to sign Brighton&apos;s Bart Verbruggen as they identify the Dutch goalkeeper as Manuel Neuer&apos;s long-term replacement.

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