Liverpool get transfer green light as RB Leipzig will sell top target

“Castello Lukeba (23) remains a prime candidate for sale,” the report reads.

“The French center-back is determined to take the next step in his career this summer, and he's certainly ready from a sporting perspective.

“However, he doesn't come cheap: his contract, which runs until 2029, includes a release clause of €80 million. RB Leipzig would likely be open to negotiations for a slightly lower price.”

Castello Lukeba: Situation summary

Castello Lukeba has quietly become the defensive reference point of RB Leipzig’s post‑Gvardiol back line, a left‑sided centre‑back who feels custom‑built for their aggressive, front‑foot model.

Still only in his early 20s, he has stacked consistent Bundesliga and Champions League minutes while grading out as one of the league’s more reliable young defenders by most advanced metrics.

On the pitch he is a proactive defender rather than a pure box‑minder: quick over the ground, sharp in his reading of passes into the front line and confident stepping in to intercept before strikers can turn.

His left foot gives Leipzig balance in build‑up, allowing them to play through pressure and hit diagonals without relying solely on full‑backs.