Rumours suggest Chelsea is keen on Bart Verbruggen, yet with a probability of only 41%, the move remains uncertain. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Missing star player in position on team
Few better competitors for position (Robert Sánchez, Filip Jørgensen)
Not many competitors with higher Potential (Robert Sánchez, Filip Jørgensen)
Missing potential star player in position
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Way too many better competitors for position (Robert Sánchez, Filip Jørgensen)
Exclusive: Chelsea are tempted to make a move for Brighton & Hove Albion's Bart Verbruggen despite publicly claiming they will not sign a goalkeeper.
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
79.6
86.8
|
Gianluigi Donnarumma |
 Man City
|
€47.2M |
|
79.2
79.2
|
Jean Butez |
 Como
|
€6.8M |
|
78.9
84.2
|
Marco Carnesecchi |
 Atalanta
|
€27.1M |
|
78.6
81.8
|
Mile Svilar |
 Roma
|
€41.5M |
|
78.6
82.0
|
Joan García |
 Barcelona
|
€31.9M |
|
78.5
78.5
|
Michele Di Gregorio |
 Juventus
|
€15.7M |
|
77.6
77.6
|
Augusto Batalla |
 Rayo Vallecano
|
€7.2M |
|
77.4
78.0
|
Mike Maignan |
 Milan
|
€22.2M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dušan Vlahović | 08-06-2026 | Report | |
| Carl Rushworth | 08-06-2026 | Report | |
| Andrea Cambiaso | 03-06-2026 | Report | |
| Alex Scott | 29-05-2026 | Report | |
| Edmond Tapsoba | 22-05-2026 | Report | |
| Mike Maignan | 15-05-2026 | Report | |
| James Trafford | 24-04-2026 | Report | |
| Robin Roefs | 06-04-2026 | Report |
Brighton
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
Bart Verbruggen (NED) is a A ball playing keeper and currently plays for Brighton. Bart Verbruggen is 23 years old (2002/08/18) and he is 194cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 16. Bart Verbruggen has also been used as A sweeper keeper and as A line keeper.
Bart Verbruggen’s current transfer value is between €48.3M and €59M. His last transfer was from Anderlecht to Brighton in 2023. Brighton paid Anderlecht €20M for Bart Verbruggen.
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