Barcelona offered RB Leipzig defender Lukeba as window interest grows

Barcelona have been approached with the opportunity to sign Castello Lukeba from RB Leipzig, with the La Liga giants recently contacted to gauge their appetite for the French defender's services.

The revelation comes courtesy of transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, who on Tuesday offered an update on a situation that has gathered momentum over the last couple of days. The name of the 23-year-old stopper has emerged as a prominent one in the chatter surrounding the Camp Nou club amid their ongoing scouring of the market for defensive reinforcements.

Lukeba has been earmarked by the Blaugrana brass as a favourable profile, not least because of his versatility. The Frenchman is appreciated for his ability to feature either in a central defensive role or out at left-back, making him an appealing option for the coaching staff.

Links kickstarted by the player's camp

If the latest word stemming from the media is anything to go by, however, then the links between the two parties have in fact been kickstarted by those in charge of the defender's future, rather than Barcelona themselves.

Reporting on the matter, Romano issued a clear statement of intent:

'Nothing advanced or concrete so far for Castello Lukeba to Barcelona despite recent reports. The centre-back has been offered to Barça but no talks took place.'

While the interest is real on paper, supporters will have to remain patient, with Barcelona yet to open any formal negotiations with the German outfit over a potential switch this window.