The January window has barely slammed shut, yet Arsenal are already in full summer-war mode.
According to explosive reports from TEAMtalk and Fussballdaten, Mikel Arteta has green-lit a €120 million double raid on RB Leipzig that will send shockwaves across Europe.
The targets?
- 23-year-old French international centre-back Castello Lukeba
- 20-year-old Norwegian sensation Antonio Nusa
And the price? €60m each — a fee insiders say Leipzig are ready to accept.
Arteta has been crystal clear: he wants elite, young, hungry winners who can play his high-intensity, possession-dominant style. This double swoop ticks every single box.
Castello Lukeba: The Franchise Defender Arsenal Have Been Crying Out For
Lukeba is no ordinary centre-back. Tall, lightning-quick, comfortable on the ball, and already a France senior international at just 23, he’s the complete modern No.5.
He reads the game like a veteran, wins duels like a beast, and can step into midfield and spray 60-yard passes without breaking a sweat. Pair him with William Saliba and Arsenal’s backline suddenly becomes untouchable.
Leipzig know his value. That’s why they slapped a €60m price tag on him — and reports say they will not budge below it. But €60m for a player who could be Arsenal’s defensive leader for the next decade? That’s highway robbery in today’s market.
Antonio Nusa: The Explosive Winger Ready to Explode in the Premier League
At just 20, Nusa is already terrifying defenders in the Bundesliga. Blistering pace, direct dribbling, a wicked left foot, and the fearlessness of a player who doesn’t know he’s supposed to be “young”.
He’s the perfect wide option for Arteta’s system — someone who can stretch the pitch, beat his man, and deliver for the strikers. Think a younger, hungrier version of what Arsenal have been missing on the left.
Again, Leipzig have set the bar at €60m — and once more, reports say they’ll take it.
Why Leipzig Cannot Say No
Both players are tied down until 2029, but €120m cash in the bank changes everything. Leipzig are a selling club at heart. They develop stars and cash in. This is textbook Red Bull business.
For Arsenal? This is statement business.
No more window panic. No more settling for second choice. This is targeted, ruthless, elite recruitment — exactly what Arteta has been building toward since day one.
Imagine the new-look Arsenal backline and attack:
- Saliba + Lukeba = the best young CB partnership in Europe
- Saka + Nusa + Ødegaard + Havertz/Martinelli rotation = absolute chaos for opposition defences
This isn’t just a transfer. This is how you build a dynasty.
Arsenal fans, get ready. The all-out assault on RB Leipzig is not a rumour anymore.
It’s happening.
€120m. Two franchise-level talents. One clear message from the Emirates:
We are coming for everything.
Summer 2026 is going to be beautifully brutal.