Castello Lukeba has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Aston Villa, with the Premier League side said to be eyeing a move for the Leipzig defender. Speculation is gathering pace as the club looks to bolster its squad ahead of a crucial second half of the season. Until a fee and conditions are finalised, the deal remains vulnerable to disruption - especially if Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool decide to make a formal offer of their own in the coming days. With only 27 goals conceded in 26 (1.04 per game), Aston Villa have been one of the stronger defences in the Premier League this season.. Castello Lukeba would be asked to keep that standard and provide dependable cover when needed. Leipzig have also been linked with Caspar Jander, Brajan Gruda and Rocco Reitz while Aston Villa are reportedly monitoring Lucas Bergvall, Douglas Luiz and Morgan Gibbs-White. Want more transfer rumours like this? Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom for up-to-the-minute transfer news direct to your feed.