Juventus has stepped up its pursuit of Jhon Lucumi, with the club now armed with additional funds from Sassuolo’s sale of Tarik Muharemović as the Old Lady looks to strengthen its defence.
As part of their squad rebuild this summer, Juventus hopes to sell Federico Gatti and Juan Cabal, who have struggled to meet expectations. However, the club may not wait for those departures before bringing in defensive reinforcements.
Juventus intensifies Lucumi pursuit
According to Football Italia, Juventus is now prepared to make a serious move for Lucumi as they look to improve their defensive options ahead of the new season.
The defender has been in excellent form for some time and has established himself as one of the best players in Serie A while representing Bologna in the Italian top flight. His consistent performances have attracted interest from several clubs looking to strengthen their squads.
A departure from Bologna appears possible this summer because Lucumi does not want to sign a new contract. Juventus could use that situation to their advantage, but Bologna is expected to demand a significant fee before allowing the defender to leave.
The report states that Juventus is ready to increase its efforts to sign Lucumi and wants to complete a deal as quickly as possible. The club is aware that several Premier League sides are also monitoring the defender and could make an approach during the transfer window.
Juventus face competition for defender
Premier League clubs reportedly view Lucumi as one of the leading defensive options available this summer, increasing the pressure on Juventus to move quickly.
The Bianconeri are determined not to lose out on the defender to English competition and are attempting to secure his signature before rival clubs can make significant progress.
Adding Lucumi would provide Juventus with a reliable defensive option as they continue reshaping their squad. With possible departures at the back, the club understands the importance of strengthening the defence and believes the Bologna defender could be an important addition.