Chelsea appear to have been handed a huge potential boost towards signing Castello Lukeba in the summer. The 20-year-old defender has been briefly linked with a move to the Premier League lately as he continues to impress for Lyon.
Lukeba, who sees his contract at the Groupama Stadium expire in 2025, has featured 29 times at the heart of Laurent Blanc's defence in Ligue 1 this season, helping the French club keep five clean sheets. The France youth international has played a pivotal role in Lyon's recent success as they look to clinch a European qualification spot.
According to L'Equipe, the Blues tried – and failed – to sign Lukeba with a bid of £38million last year but, with Thiago Silva entering the final years of his career, they could reignite their interest in the summer. The report states that the Frenchman is in the process of changing agents, indicating that a move could be on the cards soon.
