Liverpool and Leeds Target £20m Defender Lutsharel Geertruida

Overview

• Liverpool and Leeds are monitoring Lutsharel Geertruida ahead of the summer window, according to TEAMtalk reports cited by multiple outlets.
• Liverpool examined a January move for the 25-year-old, but a deal was not realistic at that stage.
• The RB Leipzig defender impressed on loan at Sunderland, which has reassured clubs about his readiness for English football.
• He can play right-back and on either side of central defence, giving coaches reliable cover and options when systems change.
• The price is reported at about €23m (£20m), with no formal bids yet, and interest from Aston Villa, Everton, Tottenham, Crystal Palace and clubs across Italy, Spain, Germany and France suggests a competitive pursuit.