Liverpool eye Castello Lukeba as transfer target

Liverpool search for a new centre-back has taken a fresh turn, with the club making an official enquiry about RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba. The 21-year-old French defender, who joined Leipzig just last year as a replacement for Josko Gvardiol, has quickly become a key figure in their defence. However, with Liverpool’s interest now public, there are questions about whether Lukeba might be tempted to swap the Bundesliga for the Premier League. Lukeba’s potential move to Liverpool is intriguing, especially considering the Reds’ recent history of successful transfers from RB Leipzig, including Ibrahima Konaté, Naby Keïta, and Dominik Szoboszlai. However, Liverpool will need to meet Leipzig’s asking price of £60 million to secure Lukeba’s signature, a significant sum that reflects his rising stock. While Liverpool have focused primarily on reinforcing their midfield during this transfer window, with defensive midfielders being a priority, their need for a new centre-back has become apparent. Virgil van Dijk remains the cornerstone of Liverpool’s defence, but at 32, the club is clearly planning for the future. Lukeba, with his potential to grow and develop further, fits the profile of a long-term successor to van Dijk. However, there are potential hurdles to this deal. Lukeba is [...]

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