Liverpool Could Avoid £78m Transfer Battle Thanks to 'Gentleman's Agreement'

Liverpool could avoid £78m transfer battle thanks to 'gentleman's agreement'

Latest Liverpool transfer news and rumours as the ECHO analyses claims about RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba

Report: Liverpool interested in RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba

Amid ongoing links with Marc Guehi, Liverpool are also reportedly interested in another centre-back from outside the Premier League.Having already made new additions in both full-back positions this summer, the Reds are now targeting a central defensive acquisition, with the Premier League champions expected to step up their pursuit of the Crystal Palace star in the coming days (Fabrizio Romano).He isn’t the only centre-back on Richard Hughes’ r…

Report: Liverpool turn attention towards £78million France international star

Liverpool have reportedly entered the race to sign RB Leipzig’s highly rated defender Castello Lukeba this summer, joining Bayern Munich and Tottenham in monitoring the French centre-back, according to Foot Mercato.The 22-year-old has impressed some of the top clubs in the world with his performances for the Bundesliga side.Lukeba made 31 appearances across all competitions in the 2024/25 campaign and while Leipzig did not perform as well as the…

Liverpool 'want to sign Bundesliga defender with £78m release clause' - but 'face competition from two giants' including Premier League rivals - Football Insomnia

By LUKE POWER Published: 19:11 EDT, 2 July 2025 | Updated: 19:12 EDT, 2 July 2025 Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing wantaway RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba – but will likely have to tussle for him. The Reds are ramping up their search for a centre-back after selling Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen for £35million. Lukeba, 22, has established a strong reputation over the past few seasons at Lyon and Leipzig and earned himself…