Liverpool has recognized RB Leipzig defender Lutsharel Geertruida as a potential alternative to Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong for the right-back position, as reported by MailOnline.
The Premier League champions are currently engaged in advanced negotiations to acquire the 24-year-old Dutch player this summer.
However, should the agreement not materialize, they have several other candidates prepared.
Geertruida, who has previously collaborated with Arne Slot at Feyenoord, is considered one of these options and is expected to provide greater versatility at Anfield compared to his fellow countryman Frimpong.
The Euro 2024 semi-finalist is capable of playing as a right-back, a right-sided central defender, and in midfield, where he has excelled in the Eredivisie under Slot in recent seasons.
According to MailOnline, Liverpool typically have several options in mind when pursuing a new signing, and their chase of a right-back is no different.
The Reds have both Frimpong and Geertruida on their shortlist, although they appear well-placed to secure their primary target in the coming weeks or even days.
Liverpool are expected to activate Frimpong’s €35m (£30m) release clause and have already received the green light from the player, who is reportedly keen to join forces with Slot at Anfield.