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Castello Lukeba Transfer from RB Leipzig to Arsenal
According to The Times, Arsenal are interested in Castello Lukeba, are monitoring him, and have identified the player as a key summer target. The French newspaper L’Equipe was the first to report on Arsenal’s interest and revealed that Berta has made contact with his counterparts at Leipzig. An update confirmed that Lukeba can be signed for €80million (£69m / $92m) because of an exit clause in his contract. Lukeba’s representatives have spoken with Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea in an attempt to bring the player to the Premier League.
According to The Times, Arsenal are interested in Castello Lukeba, are monitoring him, and have identified the player as a key summer target. The French newspaper L’Equipe was the first to report on Arsenal’s interest and revealed that Berta has made contact with his counterparts at Leipzig. An update confirmed that Lukeba can be signed for €80million (£69m / $92m) because of an exit clause in his contract. Lukeba’s representatives have spoken with Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea in an attempt to bring the player to the Premier League.
According to Goal.com, Arsenal are making preparations for a move to sign RB Leipzig’s Castello Lukeba. Mikel Arteta’s recruitment team has begun monitoring the French international, and Arsenal sent scouts to watch him in the Bundesliga. Lukeba has a reported value of £60m.
According to Goal.com, Arsenal are making preparations for a move to sign RB Leipzig’s Castello Lukeba. Mikel Arteta’s recruitment team has begun monitoring the French international, and Arsenal sent scouts to watch him in the Bundesliga. Lukeba has a reported value of £60m.
According to L'Equipe, Arsenal has started discussions for a potential transfer of Castello Lukeba, a central defender at RB Leipzig. The London club has not made an offer at this stage. The German club hopes to receive between 60 and 70 million euros from the sale of Lukeba.
According to L'Equipe, Arsenal has started discussions for a potential transfer of Castello Lukeba, a central defender at RB Leipzig. The London club has not made an offer at this stage. The German club hopes to receive between 60 and 70 million euros from the sale of Lukeba.
According to Team Talk, Mikel Arteta has identified Castello Lukeba as a priority target for Arsenal to provide elite competition for Saliba and Gabriel. Arsenal are said to be confident their sporting project can beat competition for the central defender, who the report describes as the Bundesliga club’s most valuable asset. The release clause in Lukeba’s contract is €90 million, but Leipzig could reportedly be open to selling the centre-back for €60m.
According to Team Talk, Mikel Arteta has identified Castello Lukeba as a priority target for Arsenal to provide elite competition for Saliba and Gabriel. Arsenal are said to be confident their sporting project can beat competition for the central defender, who the report describes as the Bundesliga club’s most valuable asset. The release clause in Lukeba’s contract is €90 million, but Leipzig could reportedly be open to selling the centre-back for €60m.
According to transfer specialist journalist Ekrem Konur, internal sources suggest that although Castello Lukeba's release clause is set at 80 million euros, RB Leipzig could listen to offers starting from a fixed amount of 60 million euros plus significant bonuses. Several clubs are attempting to sign him during the next summer transfer window, and Arsenal is very interested in him. The player earns an annual salary of 3,000,000 euros in Germany.
According to transfer specialist journalist Ekrem Konur, internal sources suggest that although Castello Lukeba's release clause is set at 80 million euros, RB Leipzig could listen to offers starting from a fixed amount of 60 million euros plus significant bonuses. Several clubs are attempting to sign him during the next summer transfer window, and Arsenal is very interested in him. The player earns an annual salary of 3,000,000 euros in Germany.
According to BILD, Arsenal are interested in RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba. The player is very likely to move this summer. Leipzig had agreed a new contract with the centre-back, as part of which his €80 million release clause was moved to 2026. This clause means Leipzig will be unable to prevent Lukeba from leaving in the summer. The club is unlikely to prevent his departure if a suitable offer arrives for a fee below his clause. It has previously been stated that he could be sold for approximately €50m-€60m.
According to BILD, Arsenal are interested in RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba. The player is very likely to move this summer. Leipzig had agreed a new contract with the centre-back, as part of which his €80 million release clause was moved to 2026. This clause means Leipzig will be unable to prevent Lukeba from leaving in the summer. The club is unlikely to prevent his departure if a suitable offer arrives for a fee below his clause. It has previously been stated that he could be sold for approximately €50m-€60m.
French centre-back Castello Lukeba, who is 23 years old, is regarded as the player most likely to be sold by RB Leipzig. This possibility is influenced by the club's potential need to raise funds if they fail to qualify for the Champions League. A fixed fee of 80 million euros is set for the defender, and interested clubs, including Arsenal and Aston Villa, are located mainly in the Premier League. Lukeba joined the German club in August 2023 and has a contract that runs until 2029. In the Bundesliga this season, he has made 16 appearances and scored one goal. He has also been capped 27 times by the France U21 team. According to Transfermarkt, his current valuation is €45.00m.
French centre-back Castello Lukeba, who is 23 years old, is regarded as the player most likely to be sold by RB Leipzig. This possibility is influenced by the club's potential need to raise funds if they fail to qualify for the Champions League. A fixed fee of 80 million euros is set for the defender, and interested clubs, including Arsenal and Aston Villa, are located mainly in the Premier League. Lukeba joined the German club in August 2023 and has a contract that runs until 2029. In the Bundesliga this season, he has made 16 appearances and scored one goal. He has also been capped 27 times by the France U21 team. According to Transfermarkt, his current valuation is €45.00m.
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