Bart Verbruggen addresses Liverpool transfer rumors as Alisson future unclear

Bart Verbruggen has moved to quash transfer rumors connecting him with a switch to Liverpool, making it clear he is content at Brighton and Hove Albion. The Dutch international has been among the Seagulls' standout performers during the early stages of the season, recording a league-high seven clean sheets from 10 appearances to help Brighton sit in second place heading into the November international break. That impressive run of form has attracted attention, with the 24-year-old reportedly drawing interest from the likes of Liverpool and Aston Villa, as per the Liverpool Echo . Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac address Wrexham executive’s abrupt exit Tottenham Hotspur legend calls for Arsenal's Ben White to be barred from England call-ups The Merseyside club could find themselves searching for a new goalkeeper next summer, with long-serving first-choice stopper Alisson Becker currently set to become a free agent at the end of his contract. The Brazilian recently expressed his desire to remain at Anfield and disclosed that his representative is in ongoing discussions with club officials. However, should he fail to agree on an extension, he will leave on a Bosman transfer, and he is eligible to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from January 1. Verbruggen, who was previously linked with a move to Liverpool while still on the books at Anderlecht before making the switch to Brighton, is well aware of the latest transfer chatter, but insists he is not letting it distract him. "Right now we're doing really well at Brighton," he told NOS . "So it would be a real shame to ruin that by living in the future. I really try to stay in the moment, to focus on what is currently going on. I enjoy that, and that is also how I perform best. "I think that is an evaluation you have to make when the moment is right. And that is absolutely not the case now. If you start living in the future or the past, I think your performance goes down. So I try to stay away from that. For now, life is beautiful. To listen to the latest episode of 'All Out Soccer' - CLICK HERE "I feel like I'm in the zone and I've hit good form. But of course, when a team is running well, it is easier for individuals to shine. "It is of course always a nice feeling when you play well and reach a high level. But you are in the middle of a season that is so busy, so you try to focus on what lies ahead and on what you can do day by day." While Alisson's long-term future at Anfield remains up in the air, Liverpool have already begun laying the groundwork for life without the Brazilian shot-stopper. The Reds brought in Giorgi Mamardashvili and Ármin Pécsi last year, and have already secured a £30 million ($39.8 million) agreement with Genk for Lucca Brughmans to make the move to the club next summer.