{"id":45663,"date":"2026-04-10T12:04:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/10\/arsenal-and-man-united-on-alert-after-clubs-give-green-light-for-23-year-old-defender-to-leave\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T12:04:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:04:26","slug":"arsenal-and-man-united-on-alert-after-clubs-give-green-light-for-23-year-old-defender-to-leave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/10\/arsenal-and-man-united-on-alert-after-clubs-give-green-light-for-23-year-old-defender-to-leave\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal and Man United on alert after clubs give green light for 23-year-old defender to leave"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/10\/arsenal-and-man-united-on-alert-after-clubs-give-green-light-for-23-year-old-defender-to-leave\/#RB_Leipzig_are_ready_to_let_Lukaba_leave_in_the_summer\" >RB Leipzig are ready to let Lukaba leave in the summer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/10\/arsenal-and-man-united-on-alert-after-clubs-give-green-light-for-23-year-old-defender-to-leave\/#Arsenal_face_competition_from_Premier_League_rivals\" >Arsenal face competition from Premier League rivals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top clubs in the Premier League are on alert after learning of the possibility of signing RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>According to TEAMtalk, RB Leipzig and the highly-rated 23-year-old centre-back have reached a mutual amicable agreement that the upcoming transfer window is the best time to part ways.<\/p>\n<div aria-setsize=\"-1\" id=\"message-list_1773822614.804109\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This major development immediately mobilized the recruitment departments of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United, setting the stage for an intense bidding war.<\/p>\n<p>Since arriving in Germany from Olympique Lyon in the summer of 2023, the France international has developed into one of the most complete and coveted young defenders in European football.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RB_Leipzig_are_ready_to_let_Lukaba_leave_in_the_summer\"><\/span>RB Leipzig are ready to let Lukaba leave in the summer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lukba&#8217;s current contract runs until 2029 and includes a hefty \u00a370 million (\u20ac80 million) release clause, but sources say the Bundesliga club are willing to negotiate for less than that premium.<\/p>\n<p>Intermediaries have reportedly told Premier League officials that Leipzig are prepared to sanction the transfer.<\/p>\n<p>By signing the 23-year-old, Leipzig have managed to make ends meet while retaining other valuable up-and-coming talent, including popular winger Yann Diomande.<\/p>\n<p>At Arsenal, sporting director Andrea Berta is said to have already carried out extensive basic training with the player, seeing him as a premium addition to further strengthen title-chasing Mikel Arteta&#8217;s defence.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arsenal_face_competition_from_Premier_League_rivals\"><\/span>Arsenal face competition from Premier League rivals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea and Manchester United are equally committed to this race. The Blues have been tracking Lukba for more than two years and believe he is a necessary upgrade to solve the defensive inconsistencies plaguing Stamford Bridge, especially as the departures of Benoit Badiashile and Trevaux Chalobah remain uncertain.<\/p>\n<p>At Old Trafford, the Red Devils have long admired the Frenchman&#8217;s aggressive tackling and composure on the ball and see him as a fundamental part of their defense that could immediately strengthen their defense for the 2026\/27 season.<\/p>\n<p>Lukba is now available on the market after RB Leipzig softened their financial stance and formally informed the continent&#8217;s leading players of his availability.<\/p>\n<p>The only question that remains is which Premier League giant can offer the most attractive project to secure his contract.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Arsenal keep tabs on Premier League trio as Arteta prepares breakthrough changes<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top clubs in the Premier League are on alert after learning of the possibility of signing RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba.According to TEAMtalk, RB Leipzig and the highly-rated 23-year-old centre-back have reached a mutual amicable agreement that the upcoming transfer window is the best time to part ways. 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