Jhon Lucumi has been approached by Como to join them this summer after they failed to sign Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea, and the defender does not want to join them as he waits for Juventus instead.
Como will play in the Champions League after an impressive season, which should make players interested in joining them over Juventus, but that has not been the case with Lucumi. The defender is looking for a move to a bigger club from Bologna and appears determined to wait for the Bianconeri.
Lucumi rejects Como opportunity
According to Calciomercato, Lucumi has refused to open the door to a move to Como, despite Bologna being willing to send him to the club this summer. The defender believes his next move should be to a team with greater ambitions and is keeping his focus on Juventus.
The Bianconeri have a strong interest in signing Lucumi, but they need to complete sales before they can make a move for him. Juventus has struggled to find buyers for some of their current players, including Federico Gatti, Juan Cabal and Gleison Bremer.
The situation has limited Juventus’ ability to compete in the transfer market and has slowed their pursuit of the Bologna defender. Lucumi remains an attractive target because of his defensive qualities and experience, but the club must create space in the squad before progressing with a deal.
Juventus face transfer pressure
Bremer is attracting serious interest from Galatasaray, but the defender has not opened the door to a move, despite the possibility of a significant financial benefit for both himself and Juventus. The Bianconeri will not force him to leave, as they still value his contribution.
However, the difficulty in selling players has created problems for Juventus as they attempt to strengthen their squad. Their inability to move on some members of the current team is the main reason they have struggled to compete for Lucumi’s signature.
The defender may not wait for Juventus indefinitely, as other clubs continue to show interest in him. The Bianconeri will need to act quickly if they want to secure his services and prevent another team from taking advantage of the delay.