WILD: Liverpool and Real Madrid Chasing the Same Star Player

Liverpool and Real Madrid are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of a Bundesliga star. But it won’t come cheap.

According to reliable transfer journalist Christian Falk, speaking to CaughtOffside, both Real Madrid and Premier League leaders Liverpool are eyeing 22-year-old Castello Lukeba from RB Leipzig.

Lukeba’s Price Tag

The French defender is under contract with the Bundesliga club until the summer of 2029. His release clause stands at around £52 million.

“It’s true that Real Madrid, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United have Lukeba on their wish lists. Lukeba and his team have Real Madrid at the top,” Falk told CaughtOffside.

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Liverpool’s Potential Defensive Overhaul

If Lukeba moves to Anfield, he would follow in the footsteps of Ibrahima Konaté, who joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig in 2021. Konaté has since become the first-choice partner to captain Virgil van Dijk. With van Dijk’s contract expiring this summer, Lukeba could play a key role in Liverpool’s defensive rebuild.

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Real Madrid Leading the Race

However, Real Madrid currently leads the race for Lukeba’s signature. The Spanish giants are also reportedly interested in Arsenal star William Saliba.