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Arsenal have held preliminary talks with RB Leipzig over a potential deal for defender Castello Lukeba. The France middle again has been a vibrant spot within the Leipzig aspect this season as they battle for a Champions League place.
Lukeba has made 75 appearances for Leipzig since becoming a member of from hometown membership Lyon in 2023. He has suitors from throughout Europe and has been tipped with a transfer away subsequent summer season.
French publication L’Equipe has reported that Arsenal have opened discussions with Leipzig over a summer season transfer for the participant. Arsenal additionally despatched scouts to look at the participant throughout Leipzig’s 2-2 draw with Dortmund on twenty first February.
Bayern Munich are additionally eager on the participant amid hypothesis surrounding their quickly to be free agent Dayot Upamecano. Lukeba has a contract with Leipzig till 2029, and the Bundesliga membership values his switch at round €60m.
Lukeba is left footed, which is believed to be a key attribute of curiosity for Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal eager is Lukeba
The participant can also be lauded for his composure and restoration pace, which have reportedly impressed Arsenal’s scouts. He’s seen as a contemporary centre-half able to enjoying in any defensive scheme.
Lukeba was tight lipped on his future, saying he’s solely centered on his objectives for this season. He did admit his ambitions to win soccer’s largest trophies however stopped wanting mentioning a selected membership or nation of need.
In a latest interview with Bild, Lukeba mentioned: “My aim is to get again into Europe with Leipzig, as a result of solely watching the Champions League on TV is extraordinarily painful. I’m not pondering any additional forward than that. We have now to remain centered. The season is lengthy. Final 12 months we additionally began nicely after which had huge issues.”
He added: “My dream is to change into world champion, or to win the Champions League sometime. I don’t dream of enjoying for a selected membership. Slightly, I dream of profitable titles – as a result of that’s what you bear in mind most on the finish of your profession.”
Lukeba might be hoping to earn a name as much as this summer season’s World Cup squad. He has only one cap for France up to now which got here in October of 2023.
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