One of the numerous goalkeepers linked to a summer transfer to Manchester United is Bart Verbruggen.
Even while we still anticipate David de Gea to agree to a new deal, Erik ten Hag has made it obvious that he is unable to guarantee the Spaniard his No. 1 position going forward.
To replace De Gea or to push him for the starting position at United, the Dutchman might try to recruit a new goalkeeper.
Media reports first revealed United's interest in Anderlecht goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen last month, valuing him at about £15 million.
The fans of his team have acknowledged the shot-stopper's efforts, and they are hoping that Anderlecht can keep their goalie for another campaign.
For Anderlecht's player of the season title, Verbruggen received 36% of the fan votes. Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen came in second.
A statement from Anderlecht reads: “In barely 17 Jupiler Pro League games, he managed to convince you of his class. His saves at crucial moments were clearly appreciated.”
This 20-year-old goalkeeper would be a wise investment as a De Gea replacement next season, especially with Dean Henderson nearing a permanent move to Nottingham Forest.
Ten Hag requires a goalkeeper who is known for playing out from the back and who is also willing to leave his line and take on the position of sweeper. He should take action now if he believes Verbruggen can benefit the team.
De Gea has been a mainstay at Old Trafford for more than ten years, has been more prone to blunders, and most recently, they cost them games against Sevilla and West Ham. Ilkay Gundogan's winning goal in the FA Cup was once more criticized, but Ten Hag has resisted the urge of bemoaning his goalie.
He said in the aftermath of their FA Cup defeat: "In this moment, I don't want to talk about such issues of criticism because we played all a great season - including David De Gea, he played a fantastic season."
The addition of a new goalkeeper is not a priority for United this summer, and because De Gea's contract is about to expire, it is believed that a new agreement will be announced as soon as possible, even though the Spaniard has had to accept a pay cut from his enormous salary.
De Gea is still the subject of conflicting opinions, with Roy Keane, a vocal opponent, pressing the team to look for a successor.
"I'd move him on quickly, he's not for me, he's not going to get Man United back winning trophies, absolutely not. This idea of everybody patting him on the head, it's just ridiculous. That's his job," Roy Keane stated.
The latest target of the Saudi Arabian blitz through Europe is David de Gea.
Karim Benzema just finished a high-profile transfer to Al-Ittihad of the Saudi Pro League, where he will earn a staggering €200 million annually.
The club is also anticipating signing Chelsea fan favorite N'Golo Kante soon as negotiations are moving quickly forward.
Wildly, De Gea is one of the players whose names have been connected to moves to the Middle East, which undoubtedly gave some United supporters optimism that he may accept a move abroad.
Even though the rumors might make De Gea's current contract position more complicated, 90min says that he is still expected to sign a contract committing his future to the Red Devils.
The Spaniard presently earns a staggering £375,000 a week, but it is anticipated that this would drop significantly under his new terms.
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