Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing 21-year-old RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba, a target for Real Madrid.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Chelsea will compete with Real Madrid for Castello Lukeba. However, the RB Leipzig defender will not come cheap, with the Bundesliga giants pointing to the £60 million release clause to part ways with the Frenchman.
Chelsea have endured two mediocre seasons in the Clearlake Capital era, and a club of their stature should be doing better. They will be expected to compete for major trophies, and signing quality players will certainly help them achieve their ambitions.
Lukeba has proven his quality in the Bundesliga, and he has the ability to succeed in the Premier League as well. He has all the attributes to develop into a top-class player with the right guidance. Moving to the Premier League will be an exciting opportunity for him, and he will look to prove himself at the highest level.
Despite the recent struggles, Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to play for them can be quite exciting for most players. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea are ready to pay £60 million for the defender. They have the financial muscle to get the deal done. But the Blues will have to comply with the financial regulations as well.
Real Madrid keen on Castello Lukeba
The Frenchman has been linked with Real Madrid as well. The Spanish outfit are regarded as one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to play for them can be hard to turn down for any player. Los Blancos could provide him with the platform to compete for trophies regularly.
Furthermore, the Spanish outfit need to bring in a quality long-term alternative for ageing defenders like David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger. Lukeba certainly has the quality to play for the biggest clubs in the world, and it remains to be seen whether Real Madrid come forward with an offer to sign him.
The opportunity to join both clubs will be exciting for the young defender, and it remains to be seen where he ends up. The 21-year-old RB Leipzig centre-back needs to join a team where he will get ample first-team opportunities.
