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FC Barcelona transfer market activity

Overview

FC Barcelona is seeking to strengthen its defense, specifically targeting RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba. Manager Hansi Flick has identified the 23-year-old French center-back as a priority due to his speed and left-footedness. However, securing the deal may require a fee between 30 and 40 million euros, as Lukeba is under contract until 2029.

To fund this acquisition, Barcelona may rely on a potential transfer involving Ez Abde. Real Betis winger Abde is reportedly being considered by Paris Saint-Germain as a replacement for the injured Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Because Barcelona retains a 20 percent sell-on clause for Abde, a high-value move could provide the club with approximately 20 million euros to support their defensive reinforcements.

Entities

RB Leipzig · Ez Abde · Castello Lukeba · FC Barcelona · Paris Saint-Germain

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    FC Barcelona targets RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba

    FC Barcelona is targeting RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba for the January transfer window to bolster their defense, potentially using funds from a possible Ez Abde sale to fund the deal.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    PSG interest in Ez Abde could benefit FC Barcelona

    PSG's interest in Real Betis winger Ez Abde could provide FC Barcelona with significant funds via a sell-on clause, potentially helping the club finance the signing of RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba.

Sources

albeu.com · butfootballclub.fr · elnacional.cat · sport.fr · telegrafi.com · todomercadoweb.es