- Geertruida had an impressive game in Sunderland’s 3-1 win over Everton
- The Dutch Right back is subject to a £20m move
- Sunderland are not expected to make Geertruida’s move permanent
Everton need a right-back. Everyone knows it.
This season, David Moyes has used Jake O’Brien there. He is a centre‑back. James Garner, a midfielder, has also filled in. Nathan Patterson has struggled with injuries and form. He is also linked with a move to Rangers. Now, Seamus Coleman is also leaving at the end of the season. That leaves Everton with no natural right‑back for next season.
So the club are looking at options. According to journalist Alan Nixon, Everton are interested in Sunderland right‑back Lutsharel Geertruida. The Toffees are lining up a £20m move for the Dutch defender.
Scouts have been watching Geertruida regularly
Everton scouts have been watching Geertruida regularly this season. He is on loan at Sunderland from RB Leipzig. The Black Cats have opted not to sign him permanently, so he will return to Leipzig in the summer. That opens the door for Everton.
Geertruida played against Everton in the recent 3‑1 defeat at Hill Dickinson Stadium. He had a solid game. Six defensive contributions, two tackles, one interception, two clearances, one blocked shot, and seven recoveries. He won all three of his ground duels and both of his aerial duels. He also completed 48 out of 52 passes, a brilliant92% success rate, including 21 of 23 in the opposition half.
For the season, Geertruida has made 27 appearances for Sunderland, starting 16. He has played 1,612 minutes. He has not scored or assisted, but his games have been solid. He averages 1.3 tackles and 0.7 interceptions per game. His passing accuracy is 86%. He has helped keep three clean sheets.
Geertruida is a good option for Everton
Everton have conceded two or more goals in their last six games, showing defensive concerns. They haven’t been able to hold leads in recent games. They look set to target European places, but their no-win streak in their last six games derailed that all.
Everton do not need a flying right‑back. They need someone who can defend first. Geertruida fits that profile. His win percentages in his duels (58%) and those of his dribbles (62%) are decent. He rarely gets dribbled past and at 24 years old, he is entering his prime.
The £20m asking price is not low, but it is not crazy either. Everton have spent more on players who contributed less. With Coleman leaving, Paterson also reportedly leaving at the end of the season, the move makes sense. It is up to Everton to price down his transfer value a bit.
David Moyes has fixed many problems at Everton since he came back. Right‑back remains one of the biggest. Geertruida would be a solid, no‑nonsense solution. The scouts have been visiting him regularly. Now the club needs to act.
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