Liverpool are among a host of European clubs showing interest in a summer move for RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba, according to FootMercato.
The Premier League winners have reportedly earmarked the French starlet as a potential addition to Arne Slot’s defensive options and an alternative to Crystal Palace ace Marc Guehi.
Several teams across the continent are believed to be keen on Lukeba’s arrival this summer, including Bayern Munich and Tottenham, who are both aware of the player’s desire to depart for a new challenge.
Lukeba has a release clause worth €90m (£77m), but Leipzig are likely to entertain lower offers this summer, having failed to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
Liverpool Eyeing Castello Lukeba
Arne Slot keen on signing a new centre-back
Castello Lukeba RB Leipzig
According to FootMercato, Lukeba is open to leaving Leipzig this summer, and his future could be resolved in the coming weeks now that he has returned from the U21 Euros with France.
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool will step up their reported interest anytime soon, as they remain focused on a deal for Guehi, who would bring significant Premier League experience to Anfield.
Liverpool are aiming to sign a new centre-back for Slot amid Jarell Quansah’s departure to Bayer Leverkusen and uncertainty surrounding Ibrahima Konate’s future.
The France international has just a year left on his contract with the Reds and is believed to have admirers at Real Madrid, who welcomed Trent Alexander-Arnold last month.
Lukeba, praised as a ‘monster’, joined Leipzig from Lyon in the summer of 2023 and has been a first-team regular since, making 72 appearances across all competitions and scoring once.
The 22-year-old penned a five-year contract with the German club last year, which runs until June 2029.
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