Liverpool revive interest in £20m defensive bargain as Tottenham join race

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Liverpool were linked with the on-loan Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida during the January transfer window.It appears they remain keen on the player, and they could look to make a move for him in the summer. According to TEAMtalk, the 25-year-old defender has impressed since joining Sunderland on loan from RB Leipzig last summer, and his ability to play in multiple roles has caught Liverpool’s attention.The defender could be available for £20 million in the summer, and it remains to be seen whether Liverpool can get the deal done. They need more quality and depth at right back. Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong have struggled with injury problems. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool can bring in the Dutch International.The opportunity to join Liverpool will be quite exciting for the player.Meanwhile, Aston Villa, Everton, Tottenham and Crystal Palace are keeping tabs on the defender as well. The versatile defender is likely to want to continue in the Premier League beyond this season. He is not a key player for the German club, and he won’t get regular playing time next season. It would be ideal for him to leave RB Leipzig permanently in the summer.£20 million is a reasonable price for a player of his quality, and he could be a very useful acquisition for Liverpool.Tottenham already have players like Pedro Porro and Djed Spence at their disposal. It would be quite surprising if they decided to invest in another right back. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.Geertruida will want to join a club where he can play regularly and compete at a high level. The move to Liverpool is the best option for him.The post Liverpool revive interest in £20m defensive bargain as Tottenham join race appeared first on CaughtOffside.