According to Fabrizio RomanoThe Reds are in active talks to sign Lutsharel Geertruida, a player known to head coach Arne Slot from their successful spell together at Feyenoord.
Liverpool’s renewed interest is closely linked to their current injury situation. With Jeremy Frimpong sidelined and Conor Bradley ruled out until the end of the season, depth in the wide defensive areas has become a pressing concern.
That context has pushed Liverpool into the market and Geertruida has quickly emerged as the leading candidate due to both availability and tactical suitability.
Liverpool have already started talks to sign Geertruida
Romano reports that Liverpool are already in club-to-club talks, with initial contacts made over a potential late transfer that could be completed before Monday’s deadline.
Although negotiations are still ongoing, the familiarity between Slot and Geertruida is believed to be a key factor propelling the chase.
The Dutch manager trusted Geertruida immensely during his time in Rotterdam and used him as a versatile defensive option who could operate as a right-back, centre-back or in a hybrid role depending on the system.
Geertruida spent the first six years of his professional career at Feyenoord, three of which were under Slot’s management.
During that period, he developed into one of the most reliable defenders in the Eredivisie and played an important role in Feyenoord’s title-winning 2022/2023 season.
Arne Slot knows the Dutch defender well
His tactical discipline, comfort in possession and ability to step into midfield during the build-up phases are closely aligned with Slot’s football principles.
However, this season’s situation was less simple. Geertruida is currently on loan with an option to buy from RB Leipzig, while he also played a prominent role at Sunderland.
He has made seventeen appearances so far this season. From Liverpool’s perspective, this is a move shaped as much by necessity as by opportunity.
The club needs a reliable, tactically intelligent defender who can intervene quickly, and Slot’s backing could easily seal the deal.
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