Juventus, Roma and Bournemouth pursue Bologna defender Jhon Lucumí in summer transfer window

Jhon Lucumí, a 27-year-old Colombian defender at Bologna, has attracted the attention of three European clubs this summer, with reported transfer offers ranging from £17.5 million to £19.3 million. Juventus, Roma, and Bournemouth are all interested in acquiring the player during the upcoming transfer window. Lucumí's current contract with Bologna contains one year remaining, and while his release clause of €28 million (approximately £24.6 million) remains valid until mid-July, none of the interested clubs are expected to activate it. Once the clause expires, Bologna is anticipated to negotiate between €20-22 million for the defender's services.

Lucumí has established himself as a key figure at Bologna since joining from Genk in 2022. He has made 149 appearances for the Rossoblù and played a crucial role in the club's Coppa Italia victory in 2024-25, as well as their qualification for the Champions League. This season, he recorded a team-high 168 defensive actions in Serie A, averaging 1.4 interceptions and 0.5 blocks per 90 minutes—both ranking first and second respectively among Bologna players.

Previously, Sunderland made a determined effort to sign the international Colombian following their promotion, presenting contract offers and salary proposals. Lucumí was reportedly open to a move at that time, but Bologna refused to authorize the sale after losing other defensive options, and Sunderland did not resume negotiations in January. Barcelona has also been mentioned as a club monitoring his situation, though Lucumí's representatives have indicated he is settled in Italy and focused on Bologna.

With no new contract agreement in place, this summer represents potentially Bologna's last significant financial opportunity to sell the defender. The timing adds urgency to negotiations, as a strong performance at the Copa América could further increase interest and strengthen Bologna's negotiating position. However, uncertainty surrounding which club will secure his services—if any activate their interest before the release clause expires—means a resolution is unlikely before the end of June.