One defender ‘would love to join’ Liverpool if Arne Slot becomes the next Reds manager.
Jurgen Klopp will be leaving Liverpool in a few weeks’ time and we’re sure it will be an emotional day for everyone associated with the club.
The German is an absolute legend at Anfield. He has taken Liverpool to a whole new level over the years, and his departure is a big blow.
It looks like Slot will be the man to replace Klopp this summer, and his arrival could open Liverpool’s doors to the Dutch market.
A report has now claimed that one player would love to join the Reds if Slot gets the job.
Lutsharel Geertruida would love to join Arne Slot at Liverpool
Liverpool are expected to be on the market to strengthen multiple areas of their pitch.
Their attack has been misfiring in recent weeks and they still don’t have a top-class defensive midfielder – someone like Fabinho, who was magnificent for them when he was at the club.
Liverpool’s defence needs some help too.
Joel Matip is all set to leave Anfield at the end of his contract this summer, while Virgil van Dijk is not getting any younger.
Liverpool have been linked with a number of defenders over the last few weeks, and one of them is now ready to join them – Lutsharel Geertruida.
The 23-year-old Dutchman is one of the Eredivisie’s best defenders. He can play in multiple positions and is almost guaranteed to leave Feyenoord this summer.
Dutch outlet De Telegraaf have revealed that Geertruida ‘is ready for a transfer and would love to join Arne Slot to Liverpool’.
The talented defender was at the London Stadium at the weekend to watch Liverpool’s game against West Ham United.
The report claims Liverpool are ready to pay £25.6 million for Geertruida and Slot knows how valuable an asset he can be thanks to his versatility of playing across the backline as well as in defensive midfield.
Why Liverpool fans should be excited by Geertruida
Lutsharel Geertruida is a dream player for any manager to have in his side.
As we’ve already told you, the 23-year-old can play across the backline and also as a defensive midfielder. He is capable of playing in a three-man defence too.
Football Talent Scout describes Geertruida as a ‘complete and dominant defender’ who is fast, consistent, physically strong and is someone who ‘feels comfortable in contact situations’.
The Feyenoord star has also been hailed as a ‘very accurate and tenacious tackler who avoids unnecessary fouls and bookings’. He is ‘extremely dominant’ in the air too and is a big threat in set-piece situations.
What should excite Liverpool fans even more is that the outlet claims Geertruida is very similar to Real Madrid and Spain legend Sergio Ramos, who is one of the most accomplished players in the history of the game.
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