Journalist drops key development over Liverpool signing "phenomenal" £25.8m player after talks

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Liverpool have been linked with a move for RB Leipzig right-back Lutsharel Geertruida in recent days, and a now a new claim has emerged regarding the situation. Geertruida has been talked up as an option this week, with a respected source providing the latest, claiming that there have been talks regarding a switch 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.” Now, Voetbal International journalist Joost Blaauwhof has given an update on X, suggesting that a move to Liverpool now looks highly unlikely for Geertruida: “Lutsharel Geertruida currently has no contact whatsoever with Liverpool.

The ex-Feyenoorder is focusing on the World Cup, transfer comes later.” Liverpool must find Lutsharel Geertruida alternative Missing out on Geertruida is a shame for Liverpool, considering he is a solid right-back with Premier League experience, being hailed by Sunderland’s Luke O’Nien during his loan spell at the Stadium of Light last season: “He’s been top, he’s been top level. But he’s a phenomenal human, and at the level he’s shown in all positions, he’s been so important to this team this season, and hopefully many more years.” It is imperative that Liverpool now look at alternatives to the £25.8m-rated Geertruida, however, with a new right-back essential, due to Bradley’s injury and Jeremie Frimpong not feeling like the answer there.