Overview
- Reports on Aug. 4–5 say Manchester United have made a formal approach for Jhon Lucumi and Chelsea have explored interest, with negotiations still open and no deal confirmed.
- Bologna values Lucumi at roughly €25–28 million and has already rejected multiple offers that fell short of that figure.
- Lucumi has one year left on his contract, which is pressuring Bologna to sell this summer rather than risk a free transfer in 2027.
- The 28‑year‑old Colombian is a left‑footed centre‑back who raised his profile with five World Cup starts and now prefers a move to a high‑profile club while seeking regular playing time.
- Other clubs linked to Lucumi include Juventus, Nottingham Forest, Como, Napoli, Inter and Bournemouth, and the outcome will hinge on which suitor meets Bologna’s price and on the player’s choice.