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“Major battle” – Liverpool & Chelsea among suitors for potential €80m transfer

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Liverpool and Chelsea are among several top European clubs reportedly interested in signing RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba, according to journalist Ekrem Konur. Lukeba has been mentioned alongside other suitors including Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona. The clubs are considering Lukeba a priority option for their backlines due to his athleticism and ball-playing ability.

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Liverpool and Chelsea are among several top European clubs reportedly interested in signing RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba, according to journalist Ekrem Konur. Lukeba has been mentioned alongside other suitors including Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona. The clubs are considering Lukeba a priority option for their backlines due to his athleticism and ball-playing ability. A potential transfer battle could develop in the upcoming transfer windows.

Lukeba's reported €80m release clause has drawn attention from top clubs. Manchester United had previously been linked with Lukeba in the summer. Lukeba is seen as a long-term potential signing for clubs looking to upgrade their defence. His transfer is classified as a rumour by CaughtOffside.

Lukeba is seen as a potential long-term replacement for ageing players like Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool and an upgrade for inconsistent performers at Chelsea. RB Leipzig often cash in on their star players, making Lukeba's eventual departure likely. Lukeba is approaching his peak years and may be keen to join a bigger club, possibly in the Premier League.

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Liverpool and Chelsea are reportedly among the biggest suitors for the transfer of RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba. Other top clubs such as Manchester United and Barcelona have also been mentioned as teams keeping a close eye on Lukeba’s situation at Leipzig, as per journalist Ekrem Konur. We’ve previously seen Lukeba linked with big moves, with Man Utd also mentioned as having pursued him in the summer, when Football Transfers reported that he had an €80m release clause. ? #RBLeipzig RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba has emerged as one of the top defensive targets for several European giants. “RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba has emerged as one of the top defensive targets for several European giants,” the Turkish journalist posted.

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  1. CaughtOffside · rumour · 2026-11-06 13:21 UTC

    "Major battle" - Liverpool & Chelsea among suitors for potential €80m transfer ↗

    Liverpool and Chelsea are reportedly among the biggest suitors for the transfer of RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba.Other top clubs such as Manchester United and Barcelona have also been mentioned...

  2. CaughtOffside · rumour · 2026-11-06 13:21 UTC

    “Major battle” – Liverpool & Chelsea among suitors for potential €80m transfer ↗

    Liverpool and Chelsea are reportedly among the biggest suitors for the transfer of RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba. Other top clubs such as Manchester United and Barcelona have also been mentioned as teams keeping a close eye on Luke

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