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Despite having one of the strongest squads in the Premier League, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Sporting Director Andrea Berta want to make it even better.
Now a new name as emerged as a summer target, with RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba identified as a potential target.
The pair are looking to add competition to the defensive pairing of William Saliba and Gabriel, snd believe that the 23 year old has the ability to fight for a starting place in the team.
Lukeba’s contract has a release clause of £78.2m, but indications are that Leipzig would consider a sale of around £50 million.
Lukeba, who has one senior cap for France, and was part of the squad that win silver at the 2024 Summer Olympics, has been on the books of Leipzig since joining them rom Ligue 1 side Lyon in 2023.
He has since made 91 appearances for the Bundesliga club in all competitions, and won the DFL Supercup with them in 2023.