Man Utd monitoring Leipzig star Castello Lukeba
According to a French media foot market, manchester united We have been following the development of RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba for several weeks.
The 21-year-old moved to Leipzig from Lyon last summer and has since developed into a quality centre-back. Man United have monitored his performances, but Leipzig are reluctant to sell him this summer.
Lukeba currently has a £60m release clause in his contract, but the option does not kick in until the end of next season. Therefore, United may have to pay a significant transfer a fee to persuade them to accept a summer deal.
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The Frenchman has been a revelation since his move to the Bundesliga this season. The left-footed center back has a pass 92% completion rate in the German top flight. He has also been brilliant with his recoveries and his ability to clear his lines.
United could be considering a move for him with extensive scouting in recent weeks, but doing business with Leipzig won't be easy. The German club previously retained Josko Gvardiol for one more season before selling him to city of manchester.
They could do something similar in Lukeba's case. The youngster has been brilliant in his debut campaign and Leipzig appear determined to keep him for another season unless there is a significant transfer offer on the table this summer.
United have demonstrated their spending power in the transfer market over the years, but this time they could be more conservative in their approach, especially without Champions League concerns about income and financial fair play.
Therefore, it seems unlikely that Lukeba will move. United are still expected to buy a new central defender and Raphael Varane is keen to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of June.
The club has not activated an extension clause in its contract nor does it have plans to start talks on a new contract with reduced salary conditions. It looks like they are prepared to offload him on a free transfer this summer.
