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Arsenal, Spurs, Villa Eye €60m RB Leipzig Defender

Arsenal, Tottenham and Aston Villa are among clubs eyeing RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba, with bids starting at €60m.

RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba, 23, has attracted interest from Arsenal, Tottenham, Aston Villa, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, with clubs reportedly willing to pay €60m to secure the French centre‑back.

Leipzig has extended Lukeba’s contract until 2029 and set a release clause of €80‑90m, but structured deals could bring the fee closer to €60m, sparking a bidding war.