Lutsharel Geertruida passes Everton audition with flying colours after 100% stats in Sunderland win
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(Credit: Imago) Sun 17 May 2026 20:00, UK Lutsharel Geertruida will surely have left David Moyes thoroughly impressed after he starred as Everton were beaten 3-1 at home by Sunderland on Sunday afternoon.The Toffees are lining up a summer swoop for the right-back, after the Black Cats recently confirmed that they will not be turning his loan move from RB Leipzig permanent this summer. A new right-back is a top priority for Everton, and Moyes will surely be licking his lips after what he saw from the 25-year-old firsthand on Sunday. 💸 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 Lutsharel Geertruida shuts down Iliman Ndiaye Geertruida has made 27 appearances for Sunderland in the Premier League this season, meaning their decision not to take up their option to buy him came to the surprise of many. Geertruida starred in the backline with six defensive contributions throughout the afternoon, and also won two tackles during the 90 minutes.His most impressive work came in the duels, as he ended the game with a 100 per cent success rate in battles that came both on the floor and in the air. 🔴 Exclusive: Decision made – Geertruida will not stay at Sunderland!There is now internal clarity.
Lutsharel Geertruida, who is on loan at Sunderland from Leipzig, will not remain at Sunderland beyond the summer. The Dutch international set to leave, and Sunderland will not… pic.twitter.com/8Dd75gUXQf— Philipp Hinze (@philipphinze24) May 8, 2026 View Tweet Moyes has always had a strong eye for defensive-minded players, and he must have been delighted with what he saw from his latest target.Everton planning second raid on Premier League rivalsEverton have clearly been keeping an eye on promising talent elsewhere in the Premier League this season, as Football Insider revealed on Saturday that they are chasing Burnley winger Loum Tchaouna this summer.