Liverpool could snatch Premier League loan star in shock move before transfer deadline
Liverpool are exploring a move for Lutsharel Geertruida before Monday’s transfer deadline, talkSPORT understands.
Geertruida is currently on a season-long loan at Sunderland from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig.
Geertruida has played 17 times for Sunderland this season
However, discussions are now taking place about ending the 25-year-old’s time at the Stadium of Light in order to send him to Anfield.
talkSPORT understands Liverpool are looking at a loan for the rest of the season as defensive cover.
The Netherlands international has made 17 appearances for Sunderland this season, with seven as a starter.
He is capable of playing as a right-back, centre-back or a holding midfielder.
Geertruida is someone who Arne Slot knows well too, having played for three seasons under the current Liverpool manager at Feyenoord.
talkSPORT also understands this opportunity was brought to Liverpool rather than the Reds actively seeking it. Talks are ongoing heading into Deadline Day.
Liverpool’s defensive issues
Arne Slot’s options at the back have been ravaged by injuries this season.
Liverpool’s two recognised right-backs, Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong, are both out with injury.
Depth at centre-back is also an issue with Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk the only fit pairing right now.
Joe Gomez and Giovanni Leoni are both unavailable.
Konate and Van Dijk are Liverpool’s only fit centre-back pairing right nowGetty
Liverpool in the transfer market
Arne Slot said that Liverpool are currently looking to dip into the market ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline at 7pm.
Speaking after Saturday’s 4-1 win over Newcastle, he said: “We are trying to strengthen the squad, not trying to weaken it.
“Let’s see when the window ends.”
Andy Robertson had been linked with a move to Tottenham before the deadline, but this appears unlikely with the number of injuries across the back line.
The Reds had held long-term interest in centre-back Marc Guehi, but Man City swooped in during January to secure the Crystal Palace man’s signature.
City moved quickly owing to their own lack of cover in defence due to injury.
