Liverpool are believed to have “held talks” over the signing of RB Leipzig right-back Lutsharel Geertruida in the summer transfer window.
The Reds must target a new right-back ahead of next season, with Conor Bradley expected to be slowly eased back in from a serious knee injury suffered last season.
His return is still some way off, while Jeremie Frimpong found life in the Premier League tough in his first season at Liverpool, struggling physically and in terms of quality.
While the likes of Joe Gomez, Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones have all done solid jobs there, a proper right-back is required, and Geertruida looks like he could be a leading option.
According to a respected source on X, Liverpool have “held talks” with the Dutchman’s representatives over a summer move to Anfield:
“Lutsharel Geertruida’s reps have held talks with Liverpool officials. Liverpool are very keen on the right back. Lutsharel Geertruida has received a dramatic late call-up to the Netherlands’ World Cup squad to replace Jurrien Timber.”
Lutsharel Geertruida a solid, unspectacular option for Liverpool
Geertruida is far from the most spectacular right-back around, but there is plenty to like about him for Liverpool, not least his versatility, which Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris focused on during his loan spell there in 2025/26:
“Lutsha can play everywhere in the backline and he can play as a midfielder too. It’s also a good option. I don’t know what his [Gerrtruida] best position is – and I’m not sure that he knows anymore either. I think if you asked him, he would say that he would like to play as a right-back or as the right centre-back in a back four. But every new experience shows that he can play in lots of different positions and do really well there.”
Geertruida has Premier League experience with Sunderland, which is a bonus, and he is league champion from his time at Feyenoord, clinching Eredivisie title glory alongside Arne Slot.
Reds supporters will be able to see the 25-year-old close up during the 2026 World Cup, having been called into the squad after the withdrawal of Jurrien Timber due to injury, and he could be a solid addition for Andoni Iraola.