Overview
- Reports from Tuesday and Wednesday say Manchester United have made a fresh approach for Bologna centre‑back Jhon Lucumi while Chelsea have also explored signing him.
- Bologna have rejected earlier proposals from Juventus and others and are holding a valuation close to €25m plus performance add‑ons.
- Lucumi is 28, a Colombia international with extensive Serie A experience, and he enters the final year of his Bologna contract, which creates pressure on the club to sell this summer.
- Sources say the player prefers a move to a higher‑profile club, a factor that could steer him toward teams offering Champions League football or clearer first‑team chances.
- If Bologna secure the fee now they avoid losing him for free next year and Premier League interest could force Juventus to raise their offer or hand an advantage to the English clubs.