Barcelona monitoring 22-year-old Premier League goalkeeper for 2026 switch | OneFootball

According to a report from SPORT, it has come to light that Barcelona are closely monitoring Brighton and Hove Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen as a potential signing for 2026.

The outlet mentions that the Dutch international has been catching the eye with his performances, and the Catalan club view him as a long-term solution for their goalkeeping department.

For now, it is understood that Barcelona are not in a hurry to make changes between the posts.

The club remains confident in Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s recovery and plans to continue relying on Wojciech Szczesny, who is expected to extend his contract for another season following his impressive performances.

With this stability, Barcelona have time to carefully evaluate their future goalkeeping options, and Verbruggen has emerged as a standout candidate.

Barcelona watched him during Netherlands vs Spain

Barcelona are keeping tabs on Bart Verbruggen. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

At just 22 years old, Verbruggen is considered one of the most promising young goalkeepers in Europe. His skill set aligns perfectly with Barcelona’s philosophy—he is tall, agile, and excellent at playing out from the back.

His ability to remain composed under pressure and distribute the ball effectively makes him an ideal fit for Barça’s system, where goalkeepers are expected to contribute to the team’s build-up play.

His performances for Brighton have not gone unnoticed, particularly during international matches between the Netherlands and Spain, where Barcelona’s scouts have been closely monitoring his progress.

His rapid development has placed him on the radar of several top European clubs, and his growing reputation suggests he could be one of the defining goalkeepers of the next generation.

With a contract running until 2028, Verbruggen will not come cheap, but Barcelona understand the importance of securing a reliable long-term goalkeeper.

While no immediate move is planned, he remains firmly on their radar, and by 2026, he could be a top target if his trajectory continues upward.