Exclusive: Everton line up move for Sunderland loanee in £20m permanent deal

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(Credit: Imago) Mon 18 May 2026 16:45, UK Lutsharel Geertruida is keen to continue playing in the Premier League next season amid interest from Everton, sources have told Football Insider.RB Leipzig are open to selling the right-back when he returns from his loan spell at Sunderland this summer, and the Toffees have positioned themselves in the race to sign him permanently. Everton’s right-back situation is a top priority for them to address once the summer window opens, and they already have their eyes locked on a target in Geertruida. 💸 Everton Transfer News 💸 Get the latest recruitment inside track from the Hill Dickinson Stadium: exclusive updates on the pursuit of Liam Delap, the Friedkin Group’s summer budget, and Jack Grealish’s permanent future.

VISIT THE EVERTON TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Everton have already had eyes on Lutsharel GeertruidaGeertruida has played a significant role for Sunderland this season, but the Wearsiders recently decided that they will not take up their option to buy him at the end of his loan spell. The defender has made 27 league appearances for the Black Cats since making the switch from the Bundesliga last summer, and Everton have had representatives watching him at many of those.

Geertruida looks set to potentially provide them with that, and he is keen on the idea of a move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.Toffees now backing away from Liam Delap dealFormer Everton chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider on Monday that Everton have cooled their interest in Chelsea striker Liam Delap, after they have been heavily linked with a move for him this summer. Delap has managed just one league goal since joining Chelsea from Ipswich for £30m last summer, and Everton are well aware that they would have to shell out a big fee to get him. 🔵 Everton FC Master Hub 🔵 The definitive digital directory for the Toffees.