Aston Villa have agreed a £35m deal for Feyenoord defender Lutsharel Geertruida, according to reports.
Villa have been busy this summer as they look to rebuild their Champions League squad and have signed a number of new players including the likes of Ian Maatsen and Amadou Onana.
Unai Emery’s men have also lost Douglas Luiz and Moussa Diaby, but it looks like they could seal another deal before Friday’s deadline.
It’s been a mixed start on the pitch for Villa and they followed up their win against West Ham with a defeat against Arsenal on Saturday.
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HITC reported that Villa have reached a £35m deal for Geertruida, who can play at right-back and centre-back.
The report adds that personal terms are also thought to have been agreed and Villa want the defender in Birmingham for a test on Wednesday, with the transfer window closing on Friday.
Villa currently have Matty Cash at right back and Geertruida will provide cover and depth in that position with the idea of being Emery’s first choice in that position.
HITC claim there has been further interest in the Feyenoord man but despite last-minute complications he is expected to join Villa.
The 24-year-old has one year left on his current deal with the Dutch club and has played under Liverpool manager Arne Slot.
The report adds that if a move to Villa does happen, Geertruida could sign a new deal with the Dutch giants.
Geertruida has played 202 games to date for his youth team, scoring 24 goals and winning the Dutch title while at Feyenoord.
It would seem unlikely that Villa would pursue any other deals apart from this one, and the club appear ready to face the demands of the Champions League and Premier League.
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