Liverpool eye Leipzig star Castello Lukeba?
Liverpool are reportedly showing strong interest in signing RB Leipzig’s highly-rated defender Castello Lukeba, according to transfer expert Graeme Bailey. Reds Set for Defensive Overhaul After a quiet couple of transfer windows, Liverpool splashed the cash this summer to rejuvenate their squad under Arne Slot. The Reds brought in the likes of Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Giorgi Mamardashvili, signaling their intent to compete on all fronts. However, despite the attacking reinforcements, defensive issues have continued to plague the Merseyside club. The long-term injury to Giovanni Leoni has left Liverpool short at centre-back, with only Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté, and Joe Gomez available. Slot’s side even made a late attempt to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace on deadline day, but the move fell through. Now, with Konaté’s form dipping and his contract set to expire next year, Liverpool are desperate to add more stability at the back. Lukeba on Liverpool’s Radar Bailey reports via TBR Football that Liverpool are preparing to strengthen their defence next year, prioritising Guehi on a free transfer. But should that deal fail, Lukeba has emerged as one of the key names on their five-man shortlist, which also includes Nico Schlotterbeck, Dayot [...]
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