In a recent post on X, journalist Philip Hinze mentioned that Sunderland are back in the race to sign Red Bull Leipzig full-back Lutsharel Geertruida permanently this summer. It has been stated that the Black Cats would have to compete with other clubs from the Premier League, Serie A and La Liga in pursuit of the Dutch defender in this transfer window.
The 25-year-old had a good loan spell at the Wearside club last season when he put in a handful of solid displays for them in the Premier League. Geetruida played in 31 matches for Sunderland in the previous campaign but failed to score or create a goal for them in various competitions.
The Dutch sensation is currently among the most talented right-backs in his homeland. Therefore, Sunderland would do well to lure him to the Stadium of Light later this year.
His current contract with RB Leipzig will run out in the summer of 2029, which could make it difficult for the Black Cats to land him on a cut-price deal in this transfer period.
EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS – MARCH 31: Lutsharel Geertruida of Netherlands in action during the international friendly match between Netherlands and Ecuador at Philips Stadion on March 31, 2026 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)