Man Utd make transfer for Bologna star Jhon Lucumi

In accordance with Quotidiano Sport, Manchester United are again within the image alongside Chelsea to signal Bologna centre-back Jhon Lucumi this summer time.

The Colombia worldwide has entered the ultimate 12 months of his contract at Bologna, and he’s extensively anticipated to maneuver on. Juventus have already tried to signal the 28-year-old, however their £15.4 million provide together with addons was not too long ago turned down.

As issues stand, Bologna are holding out for £21.4 million upfront with £2.6m in add-ons (£24m total). Quotidiano Sport declare that Chelsea should not alone within the race and United are ‘again within the image’, having initially made an enquiry for Lucumi.

Como have been beforehand keen on signing the participant, however Lucumi turned down the chance to affix them.

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United presently have Lisandro Martinez and Ayden Heaven because the left-footed choices for the left central defensive function, however the former has been damage inclined. He picked up one other premature damage within the World Cup ultimate for Argentina in opposition to Spain final month.

The 28-year-old is prone to return to coaching earlier than the brand new Premier League season begins, however his damage file means United could must spend on one other left-footed centre-back, given Heaven stays comparatively inexperienced enjoying on the high degree.

Lucumi made a reputation for himself alongside Riccardo Calafiori in central defence throughout the 2023/24 season when Bologna completed fifth in Serie A and certified for the Champions League. Calafiori moved on to Arsenal the place he has been an influential participant.

Lucumi didn’t observe the Italian by means of the exit door however he’s now anticipated to take action along with his contract concluding subsequent summer time. The Colombian could be a stable acquisition for the Pink Devils, given he’s an outstanding ball-playing central defender.

Within the final Serie A season, the Colombian accomplished 90% of his passes and received virtually 60% of his duels. He additionally revamped 4 recoveries and 1.5 tackles per outing for Bologna. Lucumi has the bodily traits to achieve success within the Premier League.

Chelsea are additionally named as suitors, however Lucumi could give choice to United attributable to Champions League soccer and the prospect of extra enjoying time. The Blues have simply signed a brand new central defender in Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace.