Arsenal are being linked with a move for RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba, with the French‑Angolan defender valued at €45.00m.
The 23-year-old, who plays as a left-footed centre-back and wears the number 23 shirt for Leipzig, is the subject of fresh speculation over a switch from the Bundesliga side to the Premier League club. The reported probability of any deal remains unclear, with the rumour currently listed as “?”.
Lukeba, born in Lyon on 17 December 2002, joined Leipzig from Olympique Lyon in August 2023 after progressing through the French club’s youth, U19, B team and senior ranks. He has since established himself in Germany’s top flight, adding the Bundesliga to his experience in Ligue 1. There is no public information on when his current Leipzig contract expires, leaving open the possibility that he could run down his deal and move once a contract has expired, or ultimately become a free agent, although there is no indication in the data that this is imminent.
His market value has risen sharply in recent seasons, climbing from €400,000 at Lyon in August 2021 to €25m by June 2023, and then to €45m at Leipzig as of December 2025, according to Transfermarkt. That valuation is expected to frame any negotiations should Arsenal turn initial interest into a formal approach.
Lukeba holds dual nationality with France and Angola and is listed primarily as a central defender. He most recently featured for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga earlier this month, contributing as a left-sided centre-back in a league fixture in which Leipzig maintained their push for European qualification; individual details beyond his appearance are not recorded in the provided data.
If Arsenal firm up their interest, a move to north London would offer Lukeba a first taste of Premier League football and could represent the next major step in a rapidly developing career at the top level.
