Castello Lukeba in action for RB Leipzig (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images)
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.
Now there’s been another update as Ekrem Konur has posted on X about clubs circling for Lukeba in what could end up being a major transfer battle for the Frenchman…
? #RBLeipzig RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba has emerged as one of the top defensive targets for several European giants.
? Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are all reportedly considering the French defender as a priority option for… https://t.co/RxziVGd9gZ pic.twitter.com/H8qKJFureZ
— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) November 6, 2026
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“RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba has emerged as one of the top defensive targets for several European giants,” the Turkish journalist posted. “Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are all reportedly considering the French defender as a priority option for their backlines.
“Lukeba’s athleticism, ball-playing ability and long-term potential continue to attract strong interest from across Europe. A major battle for Castello Lukeba’s signature could develop in the upcoming transfer windows.”
Where could Castello Lukeba end up next?
It will be interesting to see how this pans out, as Lukeba looks like he could certainly be a strong signing for the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool.
Castello Lukeba of RB Leipzig…..
