Castello Lukeba has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Liverpool, with the Premier League side said to be eyeing a move for the Leipzig defender. Speculation is gathering pace as the club looks to bolster its squad ahead of a crucial second half of the season. Liverpool remain optimistic, but the deal is not without hurdles. Man Utd and Chelsea continue to monitor developments and could yet re-enter the race if negotiations stall or valuation gaps remain unresolved. Defensively, Liverpool are sitting around the league average this season, at 1.29 goals conceded per game. Someone like Castello Lukeba could keep them steady but also raise the level when it matters most. Liverpool have recently been linked with Ousmane Diomande, Kenan Yildiz and Botman Sven while Leipzig have had no rumoured targets. Looking for Liverpool transfer rumours? Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom for more rumours just like this.