Chelsea is strongly moving towards signing French defender Castello Lukeba, in a move aimed at strengthening the defense in the upcoming period, according to the website "Fichajes."

The London club's move comes at a time when the team is suffering from clear defensive weaknesses due to injuries and inconsistent player performance.

The website mentioned that Chelsea sees Lukeba, the 22-year-old Bundesliga defender, as an ideal choice for their new sporting project. He possesses great speed, physical strength, and aerial ability—qualities that enable him to adapt to the pace of the English Premier League. The club is preparing to make an offer ranging between 55 and 60 million euros to complete the deal.

The report explained that Chelsea's move towards Lukeba is part of a plan to build a modern defensive line capable of playing the ball out, covering spaces, and developing over the long term. This is especially important as the team is going through a period that requires urgent defensive repairs. The technical management believes that the player can provide immediate solidity without sacrificing the potential for future development.

The same source indicated that the Lukeba deal is not easy, as he is attracting interest from major European clubs, which puts Chelsea in a race against time to finalize the agreement. However, the club believes that the opportunity to play in the English Premier League and the chance for the defender to develop in a team with a rich history could be decisive factors in convincing the player.

The report stated that Lokiba could become one of Chelsea's defensive pillars if the deal goes through, given his talent, ambition, and ability to develop. It also pointed out that the London club seems determined to start a new defensive phase at Stamford Bridge.