Leipzig sets a price for those who want to sign defender Castello Lukeba! | OneFootball

The German club does not mind selling its French defender for a reasonable price.

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A bidding war of European titans appears to be brewing, and at its very center is RB Leipzig’s composed French defender, Castello Lukeba.

The 22-year-old, whose commanding performances in the Bundesliga have not gone unnoticed, is now the subject of intense admiration from a veritable who's who of football royalty. The scouting networks of Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, and even the illustrious Real Madrid are all tracking the young star's rapid development.

His rise to prominence has been both steady and striking. It was last summer, as reported by the Daily Briefing, when Liverpool's scouts first logged his name onto their shortlists. Since then, his consistent growth has only solidified their interest, transforming a note of potential into a file of serious intent.

While his contract with the German club contains a formidable €90 million release clause, a more accessible path to his signature may be emerging. Insight from Leipzig suggests a pragmatic understanding that a fee in the region of €60 million could be sufficient to open negotiations—a calculated decision that effectively rolls out the red carpet for the continent's most ambitious clubs to make their move.