Liverpool looking for defensive reinforcement

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·1 febbraio 2026

Liverpool looking for defensive reinforcement

As the transfer window draws to a close, Liverpool could be about to surprise their fans. The club is currently in talks over a potential new signing: defender Lutsharel Geertruida.

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Until now, no arrivals were expected this winter. Head coach Arne Slot stated as recently as January 24 that no signings were planned. But after the victory over Newcastle on Saturday, he now appears open to strengthening his squad.

🚨💣 EXCLUSIVE: Liverpool, in talks to sign Lutsharel Geertruida as new defender. Initial contacts took place with Sunderland as Arne Slot knows him well since Feyenoord times. #LFC in club to club negotiations. 🇳🇱
– domenica 1 febbraio 2026

According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool have already made contact with Sunderland regarding Geertruida. Talks are ongoing, but it remains to be seen whether the club will act before the transfer window closes or stick with their current squad.

🚨🔴 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐏𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 "𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆" 𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐋 𝐆𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐀 (𝟐𝟓)🇳🇱💎! At 1.84m, Lutsharel has Elite Passing Range (90%) plays RB, CB, and DM 👀 Plays effortlessly 🔥
– domenica 1 febbraio 2026