Manchester United interested in goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen as Bruno fernandes sends message to doubters
manchestereveningnews.co.ukBart Verbruggen interest Manchester United are interested in Anderlecht goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen amid uncertainty over David de Gea's No.1 status beyond this season.
Verbruggen, 20, was given his Anderlecht debut at the age of 18 by Vincent Kompany two years ago and has played 31 times for the Belgian club.
The Dutchman received his maiden call-up to the Netherlands squad last month and was on the bench for the European Championship qualifying win over Gibraltar. Also read: Exclusive: United preparing for Amad's return to squad United manager Erik ten Hag has favoured signings developed in the Netherlands, having bought Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord and Lisandro Martinez and Antony from Ajax.
Christian Eriksen came through the Ajax academy and loanee Wout Weghorst is a Netherlands international. Although De Gea is expected to sign a new contract with United, figures at the club are planning to phase him out and he is not assured of his first-choice role next term. Read the full story here. Bruno Fernandes message Bruno Fernandes has predicted 'much bigger things' from his United side as he recalled how the team's doubters weren't even backing them for a top-six spot at the beginning of the season.
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