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Castello Lukeba’s future at RB Leipzig is starting to look more uncertain than ever, and for Liverpool, who were keen on the French defender last year, the latest developments behind the scenes could offer a fresh opportunity to return to the race.
The centre back has been on the radar of several Premier League clubs for some time, and Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United all showed interest last summer, with Arsenal sending scouts first before sources confirmed that the Reds and United had joined them in monitoring his situation.
Lukeba was prepared to leave Leipzig at that stage, but a deal never materialised, and he stayed in Germany for another season while the clubs chasing him turned their attention elsewhere.
Now the picture has changed again, because Sky Sport Germany journalist Philipp Hinze reports that Lukeba has left BS Group International and joined Excellence Sport Nation, a switch of representation that usually signals a player is preparing for a major move in the next transfer window.
Hinze explains that the defender wants to take the next step in his career by joining a top club and earning a place in the France squad, while a move to Barcelona is one of his biggest dreams, so the agency change looks designed to help him find a club that can offer exactly that.
The timing matters too, as his release clause is set to fall from €80 million to €65 million in the summer of 2027, and Leipzig need to raise more than €100 million in gross transfer income again next summer, a figure that would rise significantly if they miss out on Champions League qualification.
Those financial pressures leave Lukeba as one of the strongest candidates to leave, and for Liverpool, the timing could suit their own plans at the back, as Virgil van Dijk is in the latter stages of his career and that his eventual departure could open the door for a younger defender to establish himself at Anfield.
Last year’s interest came with one clear condition from the player’s side, as Lukeba was open to a Premier League move but wanted to join the club that offered him the best chance to develop, and that focus on his own progress looks even stronger now.
Arsenal can offer a title challenge but face the problem of limited minutes given the options already available to Mikel Arteta, while United would hand him a regular place but may struggle to match his ambitions, which could leave Liverpool in a strong position if they decide to act.
With a lower release clause on the horizon and new agents now working on his future, Liverpool have every reason to keep a close eye on Lukeba as the summer of 2027 approaches.
🔴🇫🇷 Castello Lukeba is now more than ever one to watch on the transfer market.
The Frenchman has left BS Group International and joined Excellence Sport Nation. Lukeba wants to take the next step, move to a top club and earn a call-up to the French national team. A move to Barca is one of his biggest dreams.
He was already looking to leave last summer, but a deal failed to materialise.
Lukeba’s release clause is set to drop from €80m to €65m in summer 2027.
🤑 RB Leipzig will need to generate more than €100m in gross transfer revenue again next summer. If they fail to qualify for the Champions League, that figure will increase significantly. Lukeba is a strong candidate to leave. @SkySportDE
— Philipp Hinze (@philipphinze24) November 6, 2026
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