Arsenal have begun talks to sign RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba, in line with reports in France.
The 23-year-old is currently in his third season with RB Leipzig after joining in a €34 million (£29m) deal from Lyon in 2023.
In accordance with L’Equipe, Lukeba is about to go away the Bundesliga club this season and the defender favours either a move to the Premier League or La Liga.
The report claims that Arsenal ‘have begun discussions’ over a possible deal for Lukeba but no offer has been made.
An Arsenal scout also watched Lukeba in motion for RB Leipzig of their 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund last month.
Lukeba has a €80 million (£69m) release clause in his cope with Leipzig however the German club are understood to be open to a deal value €60m (£51.7m).
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Speaking about his future earlier this season, Lukeba told Bild: ‘My goal is to get back into Europe with Leipzig, because only watching the Champions League on TV is amazingly painful.
‘I’m not pondering any further ahead than that. We’ve to remain focused. The season is long. Last 12 months we also began well after which had big problems.
‘My dream is to develop into world champion, or to win the Champions League someday. I don’t dream of playing for a particular club.
‘Moderately, I dream of winning titles – because that’s what you remember most at the tip of your profession.’
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