Liverpool and Tottenham join the race to sign Feyenoord star Lutsharel Geertruida
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur have joined the race to sign Feyenoord right-back Lutsharel Geertruida this summer, according to foot market.
The 23-year-old played a key role in the club's victory in the KNVB Beker in the just-ended season. His impressive performances, which included eight goals and five assists, earned him a place in Ronald Koeman's Netherlands squad for Euro 2024, where he has featured so far.
According foot marketLiverpool and Tottenham are “on the trail” of Geertruida and have clearly indicated their interest in signing the right-back before the summer window.
However the first division The giants face stiff competition from Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain, who recently made a bid to lure the defensive ace to the Parc des Princes, according to the report.
The report adds that despite PSG's offer, Geertruida will not give the green light to any club until after the Euro, leaving the race for the Dutchman open.
Geertruida's contract with De Kuip expires next summer and has no specific release clause. However, market He adds that with competition becoming more intense, Liverpool and Tottenham will have to spend a lot of money to acquire the versatile full-back.
It is currently valued at around £27 million per Transfer market but it remains to be seen how much Feyenoord will demand this summer.
Premier League duo fight for Geertruida
The Dutchman has always been present in the De Club aan de Maas defense and was part of the team that defeated Ajax to win the Eredivisie title in the 2022-23 campaign. He played 34 games last season when Arne Slot's former team lost the title to eventual winners PSV Eindhoven.
The marauding defender could reunite with his former boss at Anfield if Liverpool can agree a deal for the highly sought-after defender.
Tottenham, on the other hand, is preparing for a “hot summer” in which Ange Postecoglou will make important reinforcements in the team to fight for honors next season.
Geertruida is a strong, fast, creative and combative full-back who would fit perfectly at Liverpool or Tottenham. However, with oil-rich PSG having a significant interest in the player, it remains to be seen whether either club can come up with a better offer to lure him to England.
