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In the summer transfer window, Liverpool find themselves in competition with some of Europe’s biggest clubs for a Bundesliga star.

The 22-year-old defender has already established himself as one of the top performers in the Bundesliga, earning recognition for his consistency and leadership at the back.

Having made his mark in Germany, the player now finds himself attracting interest from top clubs, with his future set to be a major talking point.

Although the player was part of the French U21 team this summer, his tournament ended on a sour note.

France were eliminated after a 3-0 defeat to Germany, which marked the end of his time with the U21s.

Despite the disappointment, the player expressed his pride in wearing the French jersey, saying, “Every time I come, it’s with great honor, pride to represent the country.”

He also had this to say about the new generation of players, “There is a lot of quality in this group, a lot of young players and for the new generation arriving in Espoirs, they have a chance to do better, to go further.”

French defender Castello Lukeba made his name at Lyon before moving to RB Leipzig in 2023, where he stepped up to replace Joško Gvardiol following his move to Manchester City.

Lukeba impressed in his first season with Leipzig, making 41 appearances in all competitions and even scoring once.

Despite a short injury setback, he returned to help Leipzig with over 30 appearances in the 2024-25 season.

Lukeba’s solid performances have attracted the attention of several big clubs.

According to FootMercato, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Tottenham are all reportedly interested in securing his signature.

The report read, “Absent for two months, he finished the 2024-25 season with 31 matches played in all competitions.”

“Above all, he confirmed his leadership of the German defense.”

“As a result, several teams are interested in his profile, his qualities, and his potential.”

“According to our information, Bayern Munich, Liverpool , and Tottenham are all interested in Castello Lukeba.”

“The player, who is open to leaving, does have a release clause set at €90 million.”

“However, Leipzig and the player have agreed to sell him for a lower amount?

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His release clause is set at €90 million, but Leipzig is open to negotiations.

Lukeba himself is open to a move, making him an exciting prospect for Liverpool.

If their pursuit of Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi falls through, Lukeba could become a top target for the Reds.

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