"Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has acknowledged that the club came close to strengthening their defensive ranks during the closing stages of the January transfer window, only to see a potential move fall through. The Reds, who have been severely stretched at the back this season, explored a deal for Lutsharel Geertruida, but ultimately decided against pursuing the transfer due to its complexity."
"Slot knows the defender well from their shared time at Feyenoord, where Geertruida captained the side and became a cornerstone of Slot's defensive structure. His versatility, capable of operating at centre-back or full-back, made him particularly appealing given Liverpool's short-handed squad. However, the move proved far from straightforward. Geertruida is currently on loan at Sunderland from RB Leipzig, creating a complicated three-club scenario."
Liverpool sought defensive reinforcements late in the January window as injuries left the backline stretched. Lutsharel Geertruida emerged as a logical target due to his versatility and prior working relationship with Arne Slot from Feyenoord, where he captained the side. The transfer proved complicated because Geertruida is on loan at Sunderland from RB Leipzig, creating a three-club scenario that deterred a quick deal. Liverpool prioritized a longer-term solution and agreed a summer signing for Jeremy Jacquet from Stade Rennais for around £60 million, reflecting a preference for strategic planning over a short-term stopgap.
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