Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on the Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida this summer.
The 25-year-old is on loan at Sunderland, and he has impressed with them. However, they are unlikely to sign him permanently in the summer. On the other hand, RB Leipzig is looking to sell him permanently, and it remains to be seen whether Tottenham can complete the deal.
Lutsharel Geertruida will cost a reasonable fee
The Germans are prepared to sell the player for €30 million, according to SportsBoom. Tottenham certainly have the financial resources to get the deal done.
The versatile defender could be the ideal utility man for them. They need more quality and depth in the defensive unit, and the 25-year-old will help them improve. He can operate as a right-back, central defender, or defensive midfielder. He has the technical attributes to play for a bigger club, and he could be an asset for Tottenham.
They will face competition like Liverpool and Aston Villa. It remains to be seen whether they can act quickly and get the deal done. Sunderland have an option to sign the player for €23 million, but they are unlikely to exercise it.
Spurs move could be ideal for Geertruida
Geertruida will look to sort out his future quickly and focus on his football once again. Joining Tottenham could be an interesting option for him. They will look to bounce back strongly after a disappointing campaign, and the 25-year-old could help them push for trophies next season.
The Netherlands defender has been described as a ‘Sergio Ramos regen’ by the official Bundesliga website because of his ability to slot into multiple defensive roles and his composure on the ball. There is no doubt that he would be a handy option for Roberto De Zerbi next season.