German Cup champions RB Leipzig are in pole position in pursuit of Barcelona-linked Feyenoord winger Lutshard Geertruida who has aroused the interest of the Catalan club. According to the latest information, the Bundesliga club is in talks with an agreement to be made in the coming weeks.

Transfer portal Fichajes, according to excerpts from Fabrizio Romano, reveals Barcelona is not in an advanced position for the player due to the club’s economic situation. However, the club has other priorities, like Real Valladolid star Ivan Fresneda.

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According to the information, Feyenoord is demanding around 20 million euros for the services of the players, as he was one of the standout names in the Dutch league last season.

EXCL: RB Leipzig have submitted official bid to Feyenoord for Dutch international Lutsharel Geertruida. 🚨🇳🇱 #transfers

Negotiations advancing now as club is planning for Fabio Carvalho deal to be completed today…

…then Geertruida to join right after despite Barcelona links. pic.twitter.com/ux0vL2K8KQ

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 29, 2023

Although one of the obstacles for potential suitors is the high demands made by Feyenoord for the player, RB Leipzig has already stepped up their bid to sign him in the summer.

The German club is looking for re-enforcement following the departure of some key players in the team.