Liverpool have "held talks" over signing league champion who can "play everywhere" in defence

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Liverpool are believed to have “held talks” over the signing of RB Leipzig right-back Lutsharel Geertruida in the summer transfer window. 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. 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.