Overview
- In early November, Castello Lukeba left BS Group to sign with Excellence Sport, the same agency that represents Barcelona defender Jules Koundé, and Excellence Sport has already held early talks with Barcelona sporting director Deco.
- Lukeba’s contract clause is set to drop from €80m to €65m in June 2027, which sources say is the practical window for clubs to open firm negotiations.
- RB Leipzig will not sanction a mid-season sale, making a January move unlikely and placing the decisive transfer activity in the summer window.
- Multiple top European clubs — including Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Bayern Munich — are reported to be interested, creating the prospect of a competitive summer bidding battle.
- Leipzig may accept structured payment terms or a fee slightly below the clause using a blueprint similar to the Dani Olmo deal, and Lukeba’s stated preference for Spain and Barcelona could tip negotiations in Barça’s favor.