Liverpool are reportedly ‘working’ on a deal to signal RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba, as per Caught Offside.
After shifting to Crimson Bull Enviornment from Olympique Lyonnais a few years in the past, the 22-year-old has established himself as a key participant for Die Roten Bullen.
He guided France to win the Silver Medal within the Olympics final 12 months and helped his nation attain the semi-final of the U21 European Championship this summer season.
Now, Caught Offside state that though Lukeba has a long-term contract till 2029 with Leipzig, he’s open to leaving following their failure to qualify for European soccer.
The participant is set to proceed play within the Champions League and Liverpool have moved shortly to buy the Frenchman on this window to strengthen the defensive division.
Following Jarell Quansah’s departure, the Reds want a brand new centre-back, and contemplating Ibrahima Konate’s present contract is about to run out subsequent 12 months, they might be higher off going for 2 new defenders.
Lukeba to Liverpool
Liverpool have already began ‘working’ on a deal to signal Lukeba, with the participant having a £77m launch clause in his present contract. Nevertheless, the teenager has an settlement with the German facet that he can be allowed to go away for a considerably decrease payment than that.
Arne Slot’s facet are even getting ready to submit a proper proposal price as much as £55m, and Lukeba is ‘excited’ in regards to the prospect of shifting to Anfield this summer season.
Nevertheless, the report point out that Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich are additionally within the Leipzig star so Liverpool must overcome stiff competitors to seal the deal.
Lukeba isn’t the tallest centre-back by Premier League requirements, as he’s 6ft, however he’s fast, robust, and comfy enjoying out from the again. Moreover, the left-footed participant is strong in defensive contributions.
He’s a extremely rated participant and could possibly be a shrewd acquisition for Liverpool with a view to the long-term future in the event that they buy him on this window.
Nevertheless, he struggled with a number of muscular accidents final time period and Slot’s facet have to be very cautious about that earlier than making any potential swoop for him.
