Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba during the summer transfer window.
According to a report from footmercato, Tottenham are ‘interested’ in the player and they will have to pay a club record fee of €90 million. The defender is reportedly open to a move away from the German club this summer.
He has been previously labelled as a generational talent.
Tottenham need a defender
Tottenham could use a quality central defender, especially if Christian Romeo leaves the club. The South American is a target for Atletico Madrid, and it seems increasingly likely that he will leave Spurs.
Lukeba could be the ideal replacement. The French defender is a phenomenal talent with a bright future, and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition for Tottenham. It will be interesting to see if they are willing to pay €90 million in order to get the deal done.
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Castello Lukeba is a player in demand
Spurs are not the only club keen on the defender, and they will face competition from Bayern Munich and Liverpool as well.
Lukeba will want to compete at the highest level and fight for trophies. The likes of Bayern and Liverpool will be attractive destinations for him as well. Both clubs managed to win their respective league titles last season.
Tottenham should act quickly if they want to get the deal done. They have secured Champions League qualification for the next season, and they have an ambitious project. If they can convince the player of their ambitions, there is no reason why he would turn them down.
The move to the Premier League would be an exciting step for the player, and he will look to prove himself at the highest level. If he can establish himself as a player for Tottenham, he might be able to justify the investment in future.
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