"Aston Villa are reportedly looking set to pursue an ambitious potential transfer deal for RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba this summer. We've previously reported on the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea eyeing Lukeba, and it looks like there are a host of other big names keen to win the race for his signature. Lukeba will have an asking price in the region of 60m as big names like Arsenal, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and even Aston Villa pursue a deal for him, according to Sports Boom."
"Lukeba has impressed a great deal at Leipzig, while he also previously looked like an elite prospect when he came through at former club Lyon. The Frenchman has been known about for some time, with Get French Football News doing a good profile on him all the way back in 2022. They point to his impressive stats at that age, whilst quoting former Lyon captain Leo Dubois as saying: He's a young player, though there's a lot of maturity in his game. He's a great listener, he's hungry to learn. He's a player that's showing his qualities, I'm happy for him."
Aston Villa are pursuing RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba, with multiple elite clubs also interested and an expected asking price around €60m. Castello Lukeba impressed at Leipzig and emerged as a prospect from Lyon, earning praise for maturity, listening attitude, and hunger to learn from former captain Leo Dubois. Clubs reportedly linked include Arsenal, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and Chelsea. Villa could offer more regular playing time compared with larger squads, making it an attractive next step for development. A move to Villa might serve as a stepping stone to a bigger club later in his career.
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