Liverpool are weighing up a move for Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen as the summer transfer window develops, adding another twist to their long-term planning between the posts.
The report comes after Liverpool spent £30m in the summer of 2025 to bring Giorgi Mamardashvili in from Valencia, a move that was widely viewed as one for the future. But TEAMtalk reported on Friday that Mamardashvili is not currently regarded as the long-term replacement for Alisson, which helps explain why the club is still assessing other options.
Why Verbruggen is on Liverpool's radar
Pete O’Rourke said Liverpool, like other top clubs, will always keep contingency plans in place and continue to monitor players across Europe. He added that Verbruggen is a goalkeeper they could look at if they are forced to bring in a replacement for Alisson.
The Brighton stopper is 24, is playing regularly in the Premier League, and is also a regular for the Netherlands national team. That combination makes him an obvious profile for elite clubs looking ahead, especially if they want a goalkeeper who already has top-flight experience rather than a longer-term project.
What it means for Liverpool
The interest does not necessarily mean Liverpool are ready to move immediately, but it does suggest the club is leaving room to adjust its goalkeeper succession plan. Mamardashvili was brought in with the idea of being a future option, yet the latest report indicates that Liverpool are still open to exploring alternatives if their assessment changes.
There is also broader squad context around the club, with concerns mentioned over Milos Kerkez at left-back, but the goalkeeper situation is the more significant development here. For now, the clearest takeaway is that Liverpool are keeping tabs on Verbruggen while continuing to plan for the post-Alisson era.
