Leny Yoro’s rejection of Real Madrid for the Premier League during the previous summer transfer window prevented them from completing their planned transfers.
Because of this, Los Blancos are short-staffed in central defence, with only Eder Militao and Antonio Rudiger remaining healthy options that the manager can rely on.
Real Madrid will therefore give top priority to bringing in a fresh, youthful defender who can play for the long run throughout the next transfer windows. On that score, Castello Lukeba of RB Leipzig piques their curiosity.
The French gem has long caught the attention of Real Madrid and Chelsea, particularly given that at the young age of 21, he has already established himself as a regular starter in the Bundesliga.
Now, Fichajes reports indicate that the competition to sign Lukeba has only been more intense. According to reports, Liverpool and Aston Villa have both entered the dynamics and believe the young player fits in with their current and future ambitions.
It won’t be simple for Los Blancos to sign the 21-year-old, and they might have to spend a lot of money, since three Premier League teams are vying with Real Madrid for his services.
Due to Lukeba’s current contract, which is set to expire in the summer of 2028, RB Leipzig will have ultimate control over both his future and any potential transfer fees. Currently, rumours are that they are expecting to pay at least €60 million for the youthful talent.
Thus, it’s unclear if Florentino Perez and Co. are prepared to pay the previously specified premium for the child, which might go up if a bidding war breaks out. The Merengues have, after all, exercised extreme caution in recent transfer markets so as not to overspend.
Despite connections, Real Madrid star is not thinking about moving to the Premier League. – Romano
Aurelien Tchouameni has become a mainstay in the Real Madrid midfield since joining the team back in 2022.
The 24-year-old, who is one of boss Carlo Ancelotti’s most reliable players, is a constant in the starting lineup when healthy and available. He has shown his faith by putting up strong performances, whether playing centre back or midfield.
Owing to his increasing prominence, Tchouameni has drawn interest from other teams, primarily from the Premier League, where teams like Liverpool and Arsenal are rumoured to be admirers.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Aurelien Tchouameni has never given thought to quitting Real Madrid, even though he has connections to teams in the Premier League and other groups.
The former AS Monaco player has absolutely no intention of leaving Santiago Bernabeu.
Ancelotti’s setup’s fundamental component. (Image via Getty Images / Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno))
Romano actually goes on to say that Tchouameni is solely considering his long-term success at Real Madrid and his own personal development.
The French international has received some backlash for a handful of his recent performances.
Despite everything, Ancelotti still has total faith in Tchouameni and will continue to rely on the Real Madrid head coach.
Indeed, given the defensive issues Los Blancos have been experiencing with lately, it’s possible that Tchouameni will be used more often at centre back in the upcoming games.
Although the Frenchman has stated unequivocally that Although he would rather play in midfield, he will comply with any request the manager makes in order to benefit the team.
In a recent interview, he stated, “Obviously, I prefer to be in the middle, but I always try to give my best.”
