Report: Leeds and Liverpool both want £20m Dutch defender

Report: Leeds and Liverpool both want £20m Dutch defender Liverpool Transfer News: Lutsharel Geertruida Battle Takes Shape Geertruida Interest Grows Lutsharel Geertruida is beginning to look like one of those summer transfer stories that gathers pace quietly before suddenly becoming unavoidable. TeamTalk report that Liverpool, Leeds United, Aston Villa, Everton, Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace have all monitored the RB Leipzig defender, who has impressed during his loan spell at Sunderland. With the 25-year-old not expected to stay at the Stadium of Light despite a €23m, around £20m, option, the market is opening.

Liverpool’s Admiration Remains Liverpool’s interest is easy to understand. Geertruida can play right-back, right-sided centre-back and left-sided centre-back, which makes him exactly the sort of defender modern elite clubs covet. TeamTalk state that Liverpool explored a January move, though it was “never realistically available” at that stage.

That detail matters. It suggests this is not a sudden name pulled from a summer shortlist, but a player already discussed within Anfield recruitment circles. For Arne Slot, there is also obvious familiarity.

Geertruida thrived at Feyenoord, where his blend of tactical intelligence, physical strength and technical calm made him a key figure. Leeds Hold Red Bull Advantage Leeds United’s interest adds intrigue. TeamTalk report that their connection to the Red Bull football network could help communication with RB Leipzig.