{"id":2164,"date":"2026-04-12T14:43:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T14:43:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=2164"},"modified":"2026-04-12T14:43:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T14:43:55","slug":"man-utd-leads-race-to-sign-arsenal-target-castello-lukeba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=2164","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd leads race to sign Arsenal target Castello Lukeba"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Manchester United are reportedly leading the race to trump Arsenal in the race to sign RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba, as per Spanish outlet Transfers<\/span><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Red Devils currently have Lisandro Mart\u00ednez and Ayden Heaven as the left-footed centre-back options. However, the Argentinian has struggled with fitness problems in recent years, while Heaven has found himself on the periphery since Michael Carrick\u2019s arrival as the interim manager.<\/p>\n

\"Rememore<\/a><\/div>\n

The Englishman is still very young and has shown glimpses of his high potential. But Carrick has mainly used Harry Maguire in the LCB role amid Mart\u00ednez\u2019s absence in recent weeks.<\/p>\n

The former Leicester City star entered the final few months of his contract, but United have decided to keep hold of him by handing him a fresh short-term deal.<\/p>\n

Now, Transfers<\/em> state that Man Utd have made signing a new left-footed centre-back an \u2018absolute priority\u2019 to bring better balance to their defence and have identified Lukeba as a serious option.<\/p>\n

Arsenal are also interested in the 23-year-old and have been monitoring his development closely before making a potential swoop. However, Man Utd are the favourites to trump Mikel Arteta\u2019s side in this race.<\/p>\n

Bayern Munich also expressed their interest in Lukeba, but they don\u2019t want to finalise the operation by matching Leipzig\u2019s asking price.<\/p>\n

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Leipzig need to balance the books by selling one star at least this summer and are prepared to let Lukeba leave. He has a \u00a370m release clause in his current contract, which is set to run until 2029.<\/p>\n

However, they are prepared to accept a discount price of around \u00a350m and United are putting together a formal proposal to seal the deal.<\/p>\n

Lukeba is comfortable playing out from the back and is efficient in defensive contributions. He is a talented player and possesses the potential to reach the top.<\/p>\n

However, the 23-year-old has had fitness problems in recent years, and Man Utd or Arsenal need to be careful about that before signing him.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, it is going to be interesting to see whether the Old Trafford club or the North London club eventually make a concrete approach to secure his services during the offseason.<\/p>\n

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