Fabrizio Romano has come up with an exclusive bombshell transfer news, as he has confirmed that Liverpool are looking to sign defender Lutsharel Geertruida, who's currently on loan at Sunderland and is a player of RB Leipzig. Lutsharel Geertruida has made 17 appearances for Sunderland so far in the Premier League this season, and is widely seen as a player with great potential. He has also previously worked with Liverpool manager Arne Slot during his time at Feyenrood
Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool plan to sign Lutsharel Geertruida
Fabrizio Romano has mentioned in his post that Liverpool have opened talks to sign Lutsharel Geertruida as a defensive reinforcement. Initial contact has been made, with manager Arne Slot keen on a reunion after working with the Dutchman at Feyenoord. Club-to-club negotiations are currently ongoing.
Thus, as things stand, there seems to be a high chance of this deal happening.
Liverpool target Lutsharel Geertruida's career so far
Lutsharel Geertruida was born in Rotterdam and developed his football foundations in local clubs before progressing through the youth systems of Sparta Rotterdam and later Feyenoord. His steady rise through Feyenoord’s academy reflected his versatility and discipline, qualities that would later define his senior career.
He made his professional debut in 2017 in the KNVB Cup and spent the following seasons gradually integrating into the first team. Early on, his minutes were limited, but he gained valuable experience in the Eredivisie and European competitions, including a Europa League appearance. By the 2019–20 season, Geertruida began earning more consistent playing time, often deputising for established starters and showing his reliability across the back line.
His breakthrough moment came in 2020 when he scored his first professional goal, cementing his growing importance to the squad. Geertruida continued to develop into a dependable and tactically intelligent defender, earning a contract extension and featuring in major matches, including the 2022 UEFA Conference League final. The following season proved pivotal, as he played an integral role in Feyenoord’s 2022–23 Eredivisie title-winning campaign under now Liverpool manager Arne Slot.
In 2024, his progress was rewarded with a €20 million transfer to RB Leipzig, where he signed a long-term deal. Seeking regular top-flight minutes, he later joined Sunderland on a season-long loan and has since been a regular presence in the Premier League, continuing his steady upward trajectory at the highest level.
Our opinion on Liverpool potentially signing Lutsharel Geertruida
Defense is a top-priority position that Liverpool had neglected in the 2025 Summer Transfer Window. This resulted in a deadline day deal for Marc Guéhi ultimately collapsing. Now they've lost the player to Manchester City, who recently signed him from Crystal Palace this January. Considering their lack of depth in defense, especially with summer signing Giovanni Leoni out for a long time with an ACL injury, it was an absolute must for Liverpool to go get a defender this January Transfer Window whether it was Marc Guéhi or someone else.
If the transfer becomes official, Lutsharel Geertruida to Liverpool looks to be a great deal by the looks of it. The fact the player has worked for Arne Slot previously is a big boost, and him being Dutch would also mean he can form a great connection with Liverpool's Dutch captain Virgil Van Dijk. Adding another defender is extremely important for Liverpool right now from a numbers perspective due to their weak defence depth, and this could potentially be one of those signings that ultimately decide if Liverpool end the season qualifying for the Champions League or not.
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