Aston Villa have reportedly agreed a deal in principle worth £35m for Feyenoord defender Lutsharel Geertruida.
Villa have been busy this summer as they look to prepare their squad for Champions League football and have made a number of new signings including Ian Maatsen and Amadou Onana.
Unai Emery’s men have also lost Douglas Luiz and Moussa Diaby, but it looks like they could be close to another signing before Friday’s deadline.
Villa have had a mixed start on the pitch and they followed up their win against West Ham with a defeat against Arsenal on Saturday.
Arrival in the town Agreement Geetruida
HITC have reported that Villa have agreed a deal worth £35m in principle for Geertruida, who can play at right-back or centre-back.
The report adds that personal terms are also believed to be agreed and Villa want the defender in Birmingham for a medical 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 aim of becoming Emery’s first choice in that position.
HITC claim there has been further interest in the Feyenoord man, but barring any last-minute issues, he is expected to join Villa.
The 24-year-old has one year left on his current contract with the Dutch side and plays under current Liverpool manager Arne Slot.
The report adds that if a move to Villa falls through, Geertruida would likely sign a new deal with the Dutch giants.
Geertruida has played 202 games so far for her boyhood club, scoring 24 goals and winning the Dutch title during her time at Feyenoord.
It seems unlikely that Villa will be chasing any further deals outside of this one, with the squad looking ready to deal with the demands of the Champions League and Premier League.
