DEAL ALERT: £21m Aston Villa Target Lutsharel Geertruida Set to Snub Unai Emery’s Side for RB Leipzig Move

Transfer news specialist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Feyenoord star Lutsharel Geertruida is closing in on a £21m transfer to RB Leipzig, despite being Unai Emery’s top defensive target for Aston Villa.

Geertruida, a versatile defender who can play at centre-half and right-back, has already booked a flight and medical ahead of Friday’s transfer deadline. The 11-time Netherlands international has been heavily linked with several top clubs, including Liverpool and Arsenal, after impressing in the Eredivisie.

Aston Villa will be disappointed to miss out on Geertruida, who was their priority target. Emery had identified the Dutchman as the perfect addition to his squad, but Leipzig’s swift move has snatched him away.

The Villans’ search for a right-sided defensive reinforcement continues, with Emery keen to strengthen his backline before the transfer window closes. However, time is running out, and the club may have to settle for alternative options.

Geertruida’s move to Leipzig is a significant coup for the Bundesliga side, who have beaten off competition from several top clubs to secure his signature. The Dutchman’s versatility and reliability will undoubtedly make him a valuable asset for Marco Rose’s team.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa’s transfer window has been marked by frustration, with several targets slipping through their fingers. Emery’s side has been linked with numerous players, but so far, only a few deals have materialized.

The club’s fans will be hoping for a late flurry of activity to bolster the squad ahead of the new season. With the transfer deadline looming, Emery and his team will be working tirelessly to secure the signings they need to compete at the top level.