Reports say that Real Madrid is one of the top teams interested in signing Castello Lukeba next summer. Lukeba used to play defense for Chelsea and Manchester United.

Since Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba are both over 30, and veteran star Nacho was let go over the summer, the defending La Liga winners are looking at younger options at centre-back. Alaba, on the other hand, is still recovering from a major knee injury.

RB Leipzig star Lukeba, who is 21 years old, is one of the choices being looked at. Since joining Leipzig from Lyon in August 2023, he has become one of the best young prospects in the Bundesliga.

The defender has been getting better, and Real has been watching him play. They saw him play against Atletico Madrid last week in the UEFA Champions League.

That’s what respected Spanish journalist Jose Felix Diaz said, as reported by Marca, who also revealed that the La Liga giant is interested in the talented defender.

Chelsea and Manchester United, two of the best teams in the Premier League, are said to have been interested in the center-back over the summer, but nothing official happened.

This means that a lot will depend on whether Real can get Lukeba to move to Madrid next summer or if he stays in Germany, where his deal ends in 2028. The defender is also worth €40 million, which is about £33 million or $44.5 million, according to Transfermarkt.