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Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly considering what would be one of the most eye-catching deals of the summer

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The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Want to add more newsletters? Five times a week Four Four Two Daily Fantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more. Once a week . .. And it’s LIVE! Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off! Join the club Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. Premier League outfit Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly lining up an offer for Bayern Munich legend Manuel Neuer. It would be a flipping of the script for the Seagulls, who have a reputation for uncovering unknown gems and turning them into elite stars, including the likes of Moises Caicedo, who is the ninth-most expensive player of all time. But this would see them recruit perhaps the world’s best-known currently active goalkeeper, at the opposite end of his career.

The report comes from Spanish outlet Fichajes, who state that Brighton are a possible destination for the 40-year-old gloveman. Neuer is out of contract at the end of this season, and while a renewal is not thought to be out of the question, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him depart given his age. ? ? Manuel #Neuer on a possible contract extension: “I’m positively inclined towards it. But for now, I want to wait and see how the next few months go. I want to try to show good performances. Then, towards the end of March or April, a decision will be made. By then, I’ll know… pic. twitter. com/eh8X0Ib2M5January 5, 2026 The Seagulls have no immediately apparent issue to address between the sticks as things stand, but it comes shortly after journalist Florian Plettenberg reported that current first-choice Bart Verbruggen could leave the Amex Stadium this month. Neuer would suit Brighton’s requirements, in essentially being the trailblazer for modern goalkeepers becoming more well-rounded, active members of the XI, rather than mere shot-stoppers. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. He would also bring leadership benefits, with a wealth of experience from his decorated 15-year spell at Bayern, where he is still captain. It’s easy to see why this move would be attractive to Neuer, given he has never played domestically outside of Germany, and with the Premier League being the game’s best at present. However, while he would be a free transfer by way of his expired contract, his wages are unlikely to be cheap, given his profile and experience.

In Four Four Two’s opinion, this would undoubtedly be the biggest name Brighton have ever signed, and may even denote an increased stature in the game. Especially if Verbruggen is to leave, which may not have been a long-planned departure, signing someone like Neuer would give them more time to rev up their recruitment machine, to carefully select the next star. They could rest assured the German would provide a safe pair of hands in the interim, and bring a lot of eyeballs with him. Neuer is valued at €4m, according to Transfermarkt. Isaac Stacey Stronge is a freelance football writer working for Four Four Two, Manchester United and Football League World. He has been a season ticket holder at Stockport County throughout the Hatters’ meteoric rise from the National League North to League One and is a die-hard Paddy Madden fan. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.

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