Liverpool FC are reportedly in talks to sign Dutch defender Lutsharel Geertruida on loan. The 25-year-old is currently plying his trade at Sunderland, where he joined on a temporary deal from RB Leipzig earlier this year.
Geertruida, who has also played for Feyenoord in the past, is said to be one of several defensive options being scouted by Liverpool. His versatility, which allows him to play at right-back, centre-back and as a defensive midfielder, makes him an attractive prospect for Jurgen Klopp's side.
However, talks are complicated by Sunderland's situation, with three teams - including Liverpool - vying for Geertruida's services. The club is currently without key players Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong, who are both out injured, while Ibrahima Konate's contract expires this summer.
Geertruida has no recall clause in his loan deal with Sunderland, meaning that any move would be subject to agreement between the two clubs.
Geertruida, who has also played for Feyenoord in the past, is said to be one of several defensive options being scouted by Liverpool. His versatility, which allows him to play at right-back, centre-back and as a defensive midfielder, makes him an attractive prospect for Jurgen Klopp's side.
However, talks are complicated by Sunderland's situation, with three teams - including Liverpool - vying for Geertruida's services. The club is currently without key players Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong, who are both out injured, while Ibrahima Konate's contract expires this summer.
Geertruida has no recall clause in his loan deal with Sunderland, meaning that any move would be subject to agreement between the two clubs.