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Tottenham Hotspur are leading the race to sign Feyenoord star defender Lutsharel Geertruida despite interest from new Liverpool manager Arne Slot.

The 23-year-old Netherlands international, who recently featured against France at the Euros, is one of Europe’s most sought-after young talents, with Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig also keen.

Holland pundits suggest that while Slot admires Geertruida, he is hesitant to make him his first signing at Anfield, especially after Erik ten Hag faced backlash for bringing numerous Eredivisie players to Manchester United, reports Mirror.

This hesitation gave Spurs the opportunity to penetrate.

The north London club have been keeping a close eye on Geertruida throughout last season and are hoping he will pick them over a move to Paris.

PSG are also interested in the versatile defender, who can play as a right-back or holding midfielder, but must offload two other defenders before making a bid.

RB Leipzig had a £25m bid for Geertruida rejected last summer. Feyenoord initially wanted another £10m, but with just 12 months left on his contract, they may have to lower their asking price.

A Premier League enthusiast, Geertruida often travels to London to watch her friends play in high-profile matches when not playing for her own club.