NEWS OF MAN UTD TRANSFER: Man Utd planning a deal for Jhon Lucumiby, a Bologna star Charlie Campbell13 June 2024Send a Tweet

Manchester United is reportedly mulling a summer transfer window bid for Bologna center-back Jhon Lucumi, according to AS in Colombia.

This summer, the Red Devils will probably make some additions to the core defensive unit. Due to Raphael Varane’s decision to depart on a free transfer, the team needs a reliable replacement in the starting lineup.

Lucumi has surfaced as a potential signing for Manchester United, but Bournemouth, AC Milan, and Napoli are also vying for the 25-year-old central defender.

Bologna is willing to sell him for £15 million, but if Premier League interest develops, the asking price may rise. Due of Lucumi’s emphasis on representing Colombia at the Copa America, a transaction may be postponed.

Lucumi has improved to become one of Serie A’s top ball-playing center backs. FBRef indicates that he completed more than 93% of his passes throughout the most recent campaign. He was the best at distributing, hands down. This may be the main cause of the numerous European clubs’ intense desire to sign him.

United’s goal is to remove him before the competition. Right-sided center back is currently needed by the team because Varane is leaving. Although Lucumi is a left-footed center defender, he spent the majority of Thiago Motta’s team’s previous season playing on the right side as they finished fifth in Serie A.

He would be a perfect fit for the Red Devils. Lucumi not only possesses excellent passing abilities but also a powerful physical presence, good aerial ballistics, and a rapid recovery rate. In light of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof’s inconsistent play, he might establish himself as a consistent starter in central defense for the upcoming year.

Lucumi wants to wait until the Copa America is over in a month to make a decision about his future, but United ought to start talking to his agents now so they can get an early advantage in the signing race.