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Feyenoord vice-captain Lutsharel Geertruida is ‘ready’ for a transfer after seeing Arne Slot get picked up by Liverpool.

This is according to De Telegraaf in the Netherlands, who are very reliable when it comes to reporting on domestic matters.

The Dutch outlet goes as far as to suggest that Geertruida would ‘love to join’ his now ex-manager at Anfield.

The Reds already have a strong Dutch core of Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch, and they could now welcome another compatriot to Merseyside in the coming months.

Fabrizio Romano has already reported that the Reds are eyeing centre-backs as a position of priority to reinforce in the summer, and Geertruida fits the bill.

Although his main position was at right-back for Feyenoord this season, he is able to play as a central defender – and made 9 appearances in the heart of defence under Slot this term.

The 23-year-old is not only making waves with Feyenoord, but also with the Dutch national team.

He has racked up 7 caps for his nation and will likely be on the plane for the upcoming European Championships in Germany in the summer.

Arne Slot is aware that Geertruida is versatile, having played as a right-back, center-back, and defensive midfielder at Feyenoord.

Moreover, he stands out as the most effective header during set pieces and boasts exceptional defensive statistics according to the Dutch outlet.

How much could Lutsharel Geertruida cost Liverpool?

Liverpool is prepared to meet Feyenoord’s asking price of 30 million euros for Geertruida according to De Telegraaf.

Feyenoord is aware of the defender’s ambition to advance in his career and is anticipating his departure.

Additionally, as Geertruida enters the final year of his contract, it is unimaginable for Feyenoord to let him go on a free transfer next season.

With the Reds always in the market for shrewd deals, it could end up making sense for the Reds to fork over 30 million euros for a 23-year-old that is yet to reach his ceiling as a player.

Playstyle of Geertruida

As mentioned, Lutsharel Geertruida is a versatile defender who can play all across the backline.

A modern defender, the Dutch international ranks highly in wholesale key metrics across his offensive and defensive duties.

He ranks in the in the 99th percentile for passes attempted and progressive passes, highlighting his effectiveness as a ballplaying defender.

The 23-year-old also ranks highly for assists (79th percentile) and shot creating actions (83rd percentile), showing his creativity from deep (FBRef, compared to positional peers in
Men’s Next 14 Competitions)

Where he seems to fall short statistically is his defending, but that can also be explained by Feyenoord’s dominance in the Eredivisie where he hasn’t had to do too much defending.

An excerpt from Breaking The Lines sums up Geertruida’s playstyle succinctly:

“Having the skill set for CB, RB and DM perfectly enables Geertruida to play this role at top-level sides, where the abilities required for every position are called for in every game.”

“Moreover, Geertruida has elite-level composure and ball control for a possession-based defender.”

He uses his body well to shield the ball, allowing him to execute low-risk turns to evade pressing attackers.”

“This shielding is the key differentiator between press evasion and offensive take-ons.”

“Although players attempt to beat the defender in both cases, the incentives of the move largely differ.”

Geetruida was spotted at the London Stadium during Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with the Hammers this past weekend, further indicating his interest in a potential Liverpool move.

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