RB Leipzig is probably preparing an offer for Castello Lukeba – Lyon rely on sales

RB with good experience with French

According to a report by the French sports newspaper, RB LeipzigL’EquipeAccording to interest in Castello Lukeba from Olympique Lyon. Accordingly, contact between the cup winner and the club from Ligue 1 is said to have already been established. There is talk of preparing a first offer in the region of 27 million euros for the 20-year-old centre-back – which should not be enough for Lyon. So far, the “Red Bulls” have spent the most in their history for a player in this position for Josko Gvardiol, who cost 18.8 million euros in 2021/22.

rumor
	C.Lukeba
	centre-back
Olympique Lyon 43% RB Leipzig League 1 Bundesliga

According to reports, OL is dependent on flushing money into the coffers this summer with player sales. So far, only Cenk Özkacar has taken 5 million euros, Houssem Aouar (to AS Roma) with a market value of 15 million euros and goalkeeper Julian Pollersbeck (to 1. FC Magdeburg) went on a free transfer. Lukeba, whose contract runs until 2025, is the fourth most valuable professional in the squad with an estimate of 20 million euros.

The France Under-21 international, who has reportedly been put out by several clubs in recent weeks, could follow Gvardiol in Leipzig, who is always traded at top clubs. The 21-year-old, who is the second most valuable central defender in the world, is currently linked to Manchester City and Real Madrid in the TM rumor mill.

In their young past, the Saxons have mostly had very good experiences with signings from French players – especially when it comes to defence. So far, Dayot Upamecano, Ibrahima Konaté, Jean-Kévin Augustin, Nordi Mukiele, Christopher Nkunku and Mohamed Simakan have been brought in. Of these, Upamecano, Konaté and most recently Nkunku were resold extremely profitably.

To home page