Sunderland Secures Loan Deal for RB Leipzig Defender Geertruida

Sunderland has secured a loan deal with an option to buy for Dutch defender Lutsharel Geertruida from RB Leipzig after a proposed move to Marseille fell through. The 25-year-old, who has yet to play this season for Leipzig under coach Ole Werner, is expected to undergo a medical at Sunderland. Geertruida joined Leipzig in summer 2024 from Feyenoord for €20 million but has become surplus to requirements after one season, despite making 35 appearances last year, including Champions League games. Sunderland identified Geertruida as a priority signing following the decision to end pursuit of Club Brugge's Joël Ordoñez and continues to bolster their squad with several signings from the German league. The club has already added 12 players this summer and has earned six points from their first three Premier League matches. Meanwhile, Chelsea is negotiating to recall striker Marc Guiu from his loan spell at Sunderland.