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Liverpool have reportedly identified an alternative to Marc Guehi (pictured) (Image: Getty)

Liverpool’s search for a new centre-back has reportedly seen them identify Castello Lukeba as a potential alternative to Marc Guehi.



Premier League rivals Tottenham are also said to be interested in a move that could prompt a major battle for the RB Leipzig star.

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Reports claim that Liverpool will not pay Crystal Palace’s £45million asking price for Guehi, who has only one year remaining on his contract.

Liverpool could seek other options and are reportedly keen on Lukeba, with whom they were linked during Jurgen Klopp’s tenure.

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According to Foot Mercato, Leipzig are aware of interest in the 22-year-old from Liverpool, Spurs and Bayern Munich.

While Lukeba has a £78m release clause in his contract, the German club would reportedly be open to accepting slightly less.

However, any fee for the France international is expected to be significantly close to that figure.

There is reportedly a feeling in Lukeba’s camp that it is time to move on from Leipzig, who endured a tough Bundesliga campaign and failed to qualify for any European competition for next season.

Leipzig are said to be under no pressure to sell as the player has four years remaining on his contract, which may make a £78m deal more appealing to Liverpool than the £45m figure for Guehi.

One of those is Ibrahima Konate, whose future looks unclear amid a reported impasse during contract negotiations.

Castello Lukeba is reportedly on Liverpool's radar this summer (Image: Getty)

Konate only has a year remaining on his contract.
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