Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a move to sign RB Leipzig star Castello Lukeba in a discount deal this summer, according to Foot Mercato.
The north London club are looking to strengthen their squad for new manager Thomas Frank this summer after appointing the Dane to replace Ange Postecoglou, with a Champions League campaign on the horizon despite finishing 17th in the Premier League in 2024/25.
There are several positions that the club are keen to bolster, but centre-back has emerged as one of the priority positions for the Lilywhites and Frenchman Lukeba is now seen as a target.
Tottenham Battling to Sign Lukeba
Player open to move at discount price
Lukeba, who has been described as 'one of the best defenders on the market', is expected to leave RB Leipzig this summer after a string of standout performances in the Bundesliga in recent seasons.
The 22-year-old, also referred to as a 'monster', has a £78m release clause in his contract with the German outfit, but there is an agreement between all parties that he will be allowed to leave this summer for less than that amount.
That has sparked several clubs into action including Tottenham Hotspur, who are looking at bolstering their defensive options after seemingly missing out on a deal to sign Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi.
The England international was subject of a £70m bid in the January window but the Eagles rejected it, and now the defender looks set to move to Anfield with Premier League champions Liverpool eyeing a move for him.
With the future of vice-captain Cristian Romero also in question amid strong interest from Atletico Madrid, Lukeba has emerged as a potential top target for the north London side.
Lukeba himself is open to a new challenge this summer despite having a contract that runs until 2029, and after starring at the Under-21 European Championships during the summer it now looks like he could be heading to the Premier League.
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