According to reports, 26-year-old Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi, who would cost about €25 million, is a target for La Liga powerhouse Barcelona. FC Barcelona is interested in Jhon Lucumi, according to a report by the Spanish publication AS. Ahead of the January transfer window, the Catalan powerhouses are searching the market for a center-back. The 26-year-old Bologna defender has a €25 million release clause in his contract with the Serie A team, making him an inexpensive target for the Blaugrana.
A number of prominent teams throughout Europe have taken notice of the Colombian defender’s development. The Bologna center-back was linked to Manchester United in reports before the 2024 summer transfer window. Barcelona is now interested in Lucumi because of his €25 million release clause, which makes him inexpensive for the Blaugrana.
Barcelona set sights on €25 million-rated Bologna ace
Barcelona has a €25 million release clause in Lucumi’s contract that they would not mind using. At the end of the current season, the player would be entering the final year of his contract; hence, Bologna would agree to sell him. However, Barcelona is not the first Spanish team to be connected to Lucumi. In the wake of Calafiori’s departure, Bologna rejected Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid’s pursuit. As other bidders approach, it’s still questionable if the club can persuade Lucumi to stay for very long.
In the absence of Araujo and Christensen, Hansi Flick has trusted veteran Inigo Martinez and rookie Pau Cubarsi to defend him. The Catalan powerhouses are unlikely to take any chances in repairing their vulnerabilities, especially with Real Madrid after them.
