Jhon Lucumi is a wanted man as he has established himself as one of the top defenders in Serie A, with Juventus among the clubs interested in adding him to their squad this summer.
The defender’s contract at Bologna expires at the end of the 2026/2027 season, but he has refused to sign an extension. This has created an opportunity for Bologna to cash in on him before his deal enters its final stages.
Juventus face competition for Lucumi
Bologna have placed Lucumi on the market, and Juventus are looking to find an agreement that would allow them to bring him to Turin. However, the Bianconeri are not the only club monitoring his situation and hoping to secure his signature.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Lucumi is also on the radar of AC Milan, who are working hard to beat Juventus in the race for the defender. The competition between the two Italian giants could make negotiations more difficult for the Bianconeri.
Ruben Amorim has identified Lucumi as a player who could make a difference for his team, and he wants Milan to complete a deal for the defender. That could become a realistic possibility if Juventus fail to make progress in their pursuit.
Juventus must sell before signing Lucumi
The Bianconeri need to complete player sales before they can move forward with their plans. They have placed Federico Gatti and Juan Cabal on the market, but there have been no suitable offers for either player so far.
If neither defender leaves the club, Juventus could struggle to create the space required to sign Lucumi this summer. The club must first resolve its current squad situation before making further additions.
Lucumi remains an attractive option for several clubs because of his performances in Serie A. Juventus will need to act quickly if they want to win the race for his signature, especially with Milan also pushing to complete a potential move.