Another rival for Galatasaray and Beşiktaş in the Jhon Lucumi transfer

Galatasaray and Beşiktaş, both looking to strengthen their defensive lines in their squad restructuring for the new season, had long included Bologna's Jhon Lucumi on their transfer lists. However, the latest information from Italy shows that the task for the two Turkish giants will not be easy at all.

It has been reported that Italian side Como has begun official negotiations with Bologna for the transfer of the 28-year-old Colombian center-back. It is also known that Juventus is closely monitoring Lucumi during the transfer process.

According to reports in various Italian sources, while Galatasaray is taking concrete steps for Lucumi, Beşiktaş is also closely observing the player's situation. These two Turkish clubs will find not only Como among their rivals in the transfer, but also Juventus, one of the established clubs of Serie A.

An important statement regarding Lucumi's future came recently from Bologna CEO Claudio Fenucci. Fenucci stated, "Jhon Lucumi could leave because we gave him such a promise last year. We asked him to stay for one more year and promised that if a good and suitable offer comes next year (this summer), he could leave. We will see if a suitable offer comes. If it does, we will give him what he wants; otherwise, he will stay with us."

Having played in a total of 43 official matches last season, Jhon Lucumi contributed to the team with 1 goal and 1 assist for Bologna. The experienced defender's name is expected to continue to be among the most talked-about in the transfer window.

News Source: 12punto