Mike Verweij has revealed RB Leipzig's asking price for Lutsharel Geertruida on De Telegraaf's Kick-off podcast. PSV officially approached the German club earlier this week, but Feyenoord are now suddenly exploring their chances too.
Leipzig want a hefty fee for the Rotterdammer, who joined from Feyenoord in 2024. PSV want to keep funds available for defensive reinforcements, which is why Myron Boadu was ultimately not offered a contract.
"PSV already have Alassane Pléa, Ricardo Pepi and Guus Til in attack, of course," Verweij explains. "In Eindhoven, Geertruida is being mentioned very explicitly as a reinforcement for the defence," he confirms.
He then says colleague Jeroen Kapteijns has more information on the defender's situation. "His arrival still seems a long way off, because PSV would prefer to sign him on loan, while Leipzig are demanding a fee of twenty million euros."
Verweij insists a transfer is not close right now. "Later in the transfer window it could still happen, but I do not think it will be done today."
Last season, Geertruida spent time on loan at Sunderland, who decided not to trigger the option to buy. He does not appear to be in Leipzig's plans and has permission to look for another club.
Meanwhile, the Eindhovens Dagblad reported that PSV had already reached a personal agreement with the Netherlands international, although there is still no agreement with the German club. Feyenoord are now preparing a bid, according to FR12.nl . A personal agreement is not expected to be an insurmountable obstacle, but striking a deal with Leipzig will be the biggest challenge.