# FC Barcelona transfer market activity

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fc-barcelona-transfer-market-activity
> Updated: 2026-10-26T11:11:32.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-barcelona-targets-rb-leipzig-defender-castello-lukeba

### 2026-10-25: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/psg-interest-in-ez-abde-could-benefit-fc-barcelona

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