Breaking: Barcelona are interested in signing Castello Lukeba!

The competition between the company and the player will begin after the World Cup.

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Breaking: Barcelona are interested in signing Castello Lukeba!

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The upcoming summer transfer market is witnessing fierce competition for the services of young French defender Castello Lukeba (23 years old), who plays for German side RB Leipzig.

According to recent sources, Spanish club Barcelona has held initial talks with both Leipzig's management and the player's entourage to explore the possibility of securing Lukeba in the next transfer window. Reports indicate that these discussions are ongoing.

🚨Exclusive: FC Barcelona have held initial talks over a potential summer deal for #AFC target Castello Lukeba.

Discussions with RB Leipzig & the player’s camp are ongoing.

As previously reported, Arsenal hold an interest in the French defender and continue to monitor his… pic.twitter.com/bKZXpCf0qs
— David (@DTalkingArsenal) June 4, 2026

Meanwhile, English club Arsenal remain highly interested in the French defender, who has previously been reported to be on the Gunners' radar. The London club continues to closely monitor the player's situation in case of any developments.

However, the Catalan club appears to be the most determined and serious in this matter, with reports confirming that Barcelona is the club showing the most concrete interest in securing the services of the 23-year-old Lukeba, as they look to bolster their defensive line ahead of next season.