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Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will play a significant role in the Reds' chase for RB Leipzig centre-back Lutsharel Geertruida. Liverpool are in discussions about hijacking the player's loan arrangement with Sunderland ahead of deadline day.

The 25-year-old has spent the first half of the season on loan at the Black Cats, which means any agreement with Liverpool will need approval from both Sunderland and RB Leipzig. The Reds are eager to bolster their defensive ranks before Monday's cut-off point.

It's believed Sunderland will only agree to release the player once they've lined up a replacement. This could spark a frantic scramble against the clock for both sides.

Should the Black Cats manage to secure cover, Liverpool would then need Leipzig's blessing for the move. This is where Klopp might prove crucial.

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The German now serves as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer, a position he's held since early 2025. Speaking during the summer, Klopp suggested his influence at Red Bull's clubs, including Leipzig, extends beyond what many might expect.

Addressing his responsibilities, he stated: "I don't know if I need to explain this a thousand more times – I'm not the shadow boss here.

"I'm just trying to contribute my experience – and I really do have quite a lot of that."

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Prior to accepting his position with the Red Bull organisation, Klopp spent nine years at the helm of Liverpool. Throughout that period he guided the club to one Premier League crown, one Champions League triumph, one FA Cup success and two League Cup wins.

After Saturday's 4-1 victory over Newcastle, current Liverpool boss Arne Slot acknowledged that the club are eager to bolster the squad before the deadline. "I think there's always a lot of talk about Liverpool and Liverpool players," he said.

"There was a lot of noise around the club the last week or should I say weeks, but today our fans showed what noise really means. That is being loud, they were so helpful today, that is what noise here is in Liverpool.

"We are trying to strengthen the squad and not trying to weaken it. But yeah, 48-72 hours to go, let us see where the window ends up."

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