Leeds United are hoping to sign Dutch defender Lutcharel Geertruida in the summer transfer window.
The 25-year-old is currently on loan at Sunderland from RB Leipzig. He is expected to leave the German club permanently this summer, with Leeds aiming to finalize a deal.
According to a report from Sebastian Vidal, they will face competition from Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool. Geertruida has performed well at Sunderland and could be a very profitable signing for all three clubs.
He needs to join a club where he can play regularly and a move to Leeds United could be exciting for him. They are secure in the Premier League and will look to build on that next season. They need to bring in quality players that will help them survive in the top flight. Gertruida has shown his quality at Sunderland and is capable of contributing to Leeds United’s development.
The 25-year-old is a reliable defender and has shown that he can also contribute in attack. Leeds could use a player with his skill set.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are struggling with injury problems in the right-back department and need more depth in that area of the pitch. The Dutch defender could be a very useful addition for them. They also wanted to sign players during the January period.
Finally, Tottenham are monitoring his situation closely. But they already have players like Pedro Polo and Jed Spence. It would be pretty surprising if they decided to move on for the 25-year-old. They should consider investing in a quality central defender instead.
It remains to be seen whether Leeds United can win the race for his signature.
