Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on signing 25-year-old Dutch full-back Lutsharel Geertruida this summer.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Lutsharel Geertruida is the subject of interest from Liverpool. However, the Premier League champions are not the only club pursuing the Sunderland right-back, although they are in pole position to sign him. Meanwhile, the 25-year-old will be available for around £20 million, with the price tag adding to his appeal.
How has Lutsharel Geertruida performed for Sunderland?
Lutsharel Geertruida has made steady progress since joining Sunderland from RB Leipzig on loan last summer. The Dutchman rose in prominence during his spell with Feyenoord, but he has been yearning for a stable foothold since joining RB Leipzig. However, the 25-year-old has been solid for Sunderland this season, becoming a utility man due to his ability to play as a full-back on both flanks, a centre-back, and a holding midfielder.
Geertruida has made 27 appearances for the Black Cats thus far, amassing over 1,500 minutes of game time. However, the versatile Dutch defender may join another Premier League club after the 2025/26 season, as Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.
A man in demand
Aston Villa will dip into the market for a right-back in the summer transfer window, as Unai Emery wants a quality alternative to Matty Cash. The lack of said alternative has hurt the West Midlands outfit in a packed 2025/26 campaign, and they cannot afford to repeat the same mistake next season.
As for Crystal Palace, Daniel Munoz is a target for several high-profile clubs, compelling the South London club to scour the market for a long-term replacement. Meanwhile, Liverpool mulled over signing Lutsharel Geertruida in the winter transfer window, but a deal did not materialise. The continued interest is surprising, as Arne Slot has two right-backs in his squad.
However, signing the versatile Dutchman may enable Liverpool to utilise him wherever a requirement for a backup player emerges. As for Tottenham Hotspur, a dreadful campaign may lead to a mass exodus this summer, and recent reports have linked Pedro Porro with La Liga clubs. So, Tottenham must scour the market for a right-back, with Geertruida an option worth considering.
The report has revealed that the 25-year-old Dutch defender will be available for only £20 million, making him an eye-catching target for his prospective suitors. Interestingly, Sunderland can complete a permanent move for the Netherlands international for £20 million, and it will be surprising if he departs from the Stadium of Light for that amount if he remains at the Wearside club beyond the 2025/26 season.
