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Aston Villa’s campaign got off to a flyer as Unai Emery masterminded victory over West Ham United in their Premier League curtain-raiser.
Many onlookers will have their reservations for a side that have taken a significant step in their development by qualifying for the Champions League before the summer, dubious over their ability to survive the trials and tribulations of a rigorous, multi-focused campaign.
But Villa have showcased their rising quality as a behemoth of English football, and with one more signing, they might be a monster to be feared…
That final signing may well arrive in the form of a full-back, with The Athletic reporting that Aston Villa hold an interest in Liverpool defender Joe Gomez, with Anfield’s longest-serving first-teamer assessing his options.
But a host of clubs are interested in the Liverpool dynamo and it might be wise to turn toward an alternative option. Luckily, Villa are also looking at Feyenoord star Lutsharel Geertruida, who might just be the real deal.
According to Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad – relayed by Soccernews – Monchi is looking to sign Geertruida this month, with the 24-year-old among the standout performers under new Liverpool boss Arne Slot last term.
The Netherlands international – who is said to be waiting to see ‘which clubs are willing to take action’ – has stepped into the final year of his contract, and while RB Leipzig have also shown an interest, the Premier League side may well hold the advantage.
With Geertruida valued at €25m (£21m), Leipzig are struggling to cough up the dough and might need to cash in on a squad option first, leaving Emery’s unit in pole position to complete a swoop.
What Lutsharel Geertruida would bring to Aston Villa
Principally a right-back, Geertruida has impressed through his positional fluidity over in the Dutch Eredivisie, playing a crucial role in a trophy-laden period in Feyenoord’s recent history.
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