The big departure of OL, it becomes clearer

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By: Manu Tournoux

The big departure of OL, it becomes clearer

OL’s young talents are in demand this summer and more particularly Castello Lukeba. England are crazy about it but the first offensive will come from Germany. RB Leipzig are preparing an offer for the centre-back.

Although OL no longer have such good sporting results as they did a few years ago, their training center remains very efficient. Less spendthrift and above all less attractive in recent seasons, the Rhone club can count on its young talents to build an eleven in Ligue 1. This was the case during this season with a barely major framework: Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki or even Castello Lukeba. The central defender is already in his second full season with OL, having played 68 games in less than two years. Solid, dynamic, he won over Ligue 1 and almost all of Europe.

Leipzig does not give 30 million for Lukeba

This is the case in England where his name has been whispered at Manchester United but especially at Chelsea from the summer of 2022. However, the English have not yet moved on the file. Quite the opposite for RB Leipzig, used to stealing players from the Talent League. The 3rd of the last German championship is seduced by the French and is preparing a first offer, according to information from Foot Mercato.

The amount has not filtered but it does not reach 25 million euros. OL, open to a sale of Castello Lukeba this summer, want more. The Rhone team hopes to recover at least 30 million euros for a player under contract until 2025 and who has a good rating on the European market. Above all, RB Leipzig are able to offer more knowing that they will normally sell Josko Gvardiol for a higher price. Lukeba, expected as the replacement for the Croatian, therefore deserves a little extension. If its financial needs are not too urgent, OL will have a hand and will be able to play for time with Leipzig, especially with the English clubs that are on the prowl…

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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