Sunderland are still in talks to sign Lutsharel Geertruida permanently from RB Leipzig. The Black Cats are hoping to sign the Dutch talent permanently later this year.

What happened?

Geertruida produced a handful of solid performances for Sunderland in the previous campaign. However, he failed to score or create a goal in 28 matches for the Black Cats last season in the league.

Why it matters for Sunderland

The Dutch talent is currently among the most talented full-backs in his homeland. Hence, the Wearside outfit would do well to sign him permanently in this transfer window. His current contract at his parent club, Red Bull Leipzig, will run out in the summer of 2029.

What comes next?

Geertruida can get stuck in with some solid tackles to make life for the opposition attackers. He is usually quick to sense the danger and can make the odd interception for his side on the defensive end of the field. As of 30 Jun 2026, Sunderland are 7th in the Premier League, with 54 points from 38 games, and a recent form of WWDDL. Their last result was a 2-1 win over Chelsea on 2026-05-24. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 7th | | Points | 54 | | Recent Form | WWDDL | | Last Result | Sunderland 2-1 Chelsea | Geertruida is primarily a right-back but can also fill in as a central defender if asked to do so by his manager. He has already got some valuable experience in the Premier League and would only get better with each year. At 25, Geertruida has his peak years ahead of him, which makes him a worthy target for the Wearside giants to pursue this summer. He will also help the Black Cats compete across all fronts in the future. Hence, signing Geertruida permanently would be a good move for both the player and the Premier League club this off-season.