Inside Brighton’s goalkeeping conundrum: Carl Rushworth’s future, Bart Verbruggen’s suitors, Jason Steele’s role and alternatives assessed
20.07.26, 17:05 Updated 20.07.26, 17:26 7 Minute Read
Charlie Parker-Turner
Few Premier League clubs boast the depth Brighton currently have in the goalkeeping department. Yet that strength has also created one of the more delicate balancing acts of their summer.
Fabian Hurzeler’s side arrived in the transfer window with five first-team keepers at their disposal, all of differing ages, qualities and each with their own demands.
James Beadle represented the easiest piece of the puzzle to address. Last week, he penned a new long-term deal at the Amex Stadium before returning to Birmingham City on loan, as was anticipated.
The 22-year-old is viewed as an exciting prospect between the sticks, and another successful season at St. Andrew’s would only strengthen his case to eventually become Brighton's No. 1.
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