Barcelona are weighing whether to reinforce their defense in the January transfer window or hold off until next summer to pursue RB Leipzig's Castello Lukeba, according to recent reports. The Catalan club has been linked with the 21-year-old French center-back, who has impressed in the Bundesliga and for France's youth teams.
Lukeba joined Leipzig from Lyon in 2023 and has developed into one of Europe's most promising young defenders. His contract runs until 2028, which would likely command a significant transfer fee. Barcelona's financial constraints and ongoing squad planning complicate the timing of any potential move.
The January window offers immediate defensive cover but typically features inflated prices and limited availability. Waiting until summer could provide more negotiating leverage and a wider pool of targets, though it risks Lukeba's value rising further or competing clubs entering the race.
