With Jarell Quansah now having joined Bayer Leverkusen, it would be a major gamble for Liverpool to head into the new season without signing another center-back to replace him.

Though Arne Slot did use Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo at the back at times last season, essentially having only Joe Gomez in reserve — who spent a substantial time on the treatment table last term — would be a risk.

Liverpool would like to challenge on all fronts, and having four senior defenders is the norm.

In addition to Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, who has been considered as one option for Liverpool, RB Leipzig center-back Castello Lukeba has also returned to the rumor mill this week.

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Lukeba is a 22-year-old French defender, with Foot Mercato reporting that Liverpool could snap him up for less than his $106 million (£78 million) release clause, thanks to a gentleman's agreement with Leipzig for him to leave for less.

The player would like to make the next step in his career this summer, with Bayern Munich and Tottenham also said to be keen on him.

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