Joel Matip is a Cameroonian centre half that Liverpool let go on a Bosman in the summer without replacing him. Additionally, they did not even replace Van den Berg after selling him to Brentford. The contract of Virgil van Dijk, who has been our finest player this season and can surprisingly leave for free next year, is now the biggest concern.
Regardless of whether the Dutchman extends his contract, the Reds need to sign a top centre half for the future. Many excellent centre backs are being connected to Liverpool, and Castello Lukeba, who has been playing brilliantly for RB Leipzig this season, is the most recent name to make headlines. Liverpool and Villa have reportedly put in bids alongside Real Madrid and Chelsea to recruit the French international from the Bundesliga, according to a Spanish source named Fichajes.
According to the news source, Arne Slow has expressed a strong desire to sign the 21-year-old centre defender, and the Merseysiders are optimistic about the young player’s coming as a possible replacement for Virgil van Dijk. Lukeba’s current contract with the German team expires in2028, and Leipzig is reportedly willing to sell for about 60 million euros, or £50.2 million.
According to the news source, Arne Slow has expressed a strong desire to sign the 21-year-old centre defender, and the Merseysiders are optimistic about the young player’s coming as a possible replacement for Virgil van Dijk. Lukeba’s current contract with the German team expires in2028, and Leipzig is reportedly willing to sell for about 60 million euros, or £50.2 million. The former Lyon defender has started five league games this season and has contributed to his club’s four clean sheets. The team is now tied for first place in the Bundesliga with the greatest defensive record. Liverpool signed Dominik Szoboszlai from Leipzig last year; should they now offer £50.2 million to Castello Lukeba?
