“Perfect” Lukeba could replace Van Dijk

Seven years ago, Liverpool splashed out as much as £75m to welcome what would prove to be the ultimate game-changer in Van Dijk. Now, as the Dutchman potentially departs, the Reds could splash the cash once again to welcome an impressive replacement.

Still just 21 years old, Lukeba could receive the chance to follow in the footsteps of both Dominik Szoboszlai and Ibrahima Konate by swapping Leipzig for Liverpool before attempting the impossible task of stepping up in Van Dijk’s place

Whilst replacing Van Dijk would be no easy task, Lukeba is among the candidates who have the potential to eventually do so.

Described as the “perfect” left-back and left centre-back hybrid by analyst Ben Mattinson, the RB Leipzig man looks set to have quite the decision to make when the summer transfer window arrives. Whether that results in a move to the Premier League and more specifically Anfield remains to be seen.

What is certain is that if Lukeba does depart, his hefty release clause should result in one of the most expensive deals of the summer.