Juventus offer €17m for Bologna defender Lucumi
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Juventus have reportedly submitted a €17 million bid for Bologna centre-back Jhon Lucumi as they look to strengthen their defensive options.
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Attributed to original sourceJuventus have recently confirmed the signings of Randal Kolo Muani and Kerim Alajbegovic, but the Bianconeri are still on the lookout for more reinforcements and have offered a fee of €17m for Bologna centre-back Jhon Lucumi according to the latest reports.
Report: Juventus targeting Lucumi and have offered €17m The Old Lady have arrived in Hong Kong ahead of their summer tour of South-East Asia and Oceania and have brought both of their new signings, Kolo Muani and Alajbegovic , with them. Meanwhile, the club are still hoping to provide Luciano Spalletti with further defensive reinforcements before the start of the 2026-27 season.
According to Monday’s reports from Calciomercato.com , Juventus are targeting the signing of Bologna’s Lucumi and have offered a fee of €17m for the Colombian centre-back.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – APRIL 25: Jhon Lucumí of Bologna FC looks on during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and AS Roma at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images) The Bianconeri are reportedly willing to offer the defender a five-year contract with wages in the region of €2.5m per year.
Several other sides have expressed an interest in the former Genk defender: Sunderland had enquired last summer, while Vincenzo Italiano and Besiktas have also been in contact over the last few weeks.
Lucumi is said to be keen on the idea of staying in Italy or moving to the Premier League.
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – JUNE 17: Jhon Lucumi #3 of Colombia looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Uzbekistan and Colombia at Mexico City Stadium on June 17, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) Bologna, meanwhile, are already looking at potential replacements that they could bring in in the event that Lucumi leaves for Turin, including Pisa’s Rosen Bozhinov and Cagliari’s Juan Rodriguez.
If Bologna are to sell Lucumi this summer, they are expected to seek a fee in the region of €25m.
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What happened
According to reports from Italy, Juventus have tabled a €17m offer to sign Colombian defender Jhon Lucumi from Bologna. The 27-year-old centre-back has been a regular starter for Bologna and is considered a key part of their squad. The bid represents a significant approach from Juventus as they look to reinforce their backline. Bologna's response to the offer has not yet been disclosed, and negotiations appear to be at an early stage.
Chance analysis
Lucumi has been a reliable performer for Bologna, and losing him would weaken their defensive depth, particularly if no adequate replacement is lined up. For Juventus, acquiring an experienced Serie A defender who requires no adaptation period would be a strategic move, especially given their defensive inconsistencies. The €17m fee suggests Juventus see value in a proven domestic talent rather than pursuing a more expensive international target.
If completed, Juventus gain defensive depth while Bologna lose a regular starter; immediate impact on Serie A title and European qualification races.
Monitor whether the transfer completes, as Lucumi's departure would weaken Bologna's defense while strengthening Juventus.