Juventus target Bologna defender Lucumi using €20m from Muharemovic sale to Leeds United
Juventus have identified Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi as a key transfer target for their defensive rebuild. The Serie A club is preparing a bid, with the finances expected to come from the €20m sale of central defender Muharemovic to Leeds United. Lucumi has been one of Bologna's standout performers and would bring physicality and ball-playing ability to the Juventus backline. The deal structure suggests Juventus are tying incoming and outgoing moves together to balance their summer budget.
Read the full story at football-italia.netThis is a financially-driven transfer chain: Juventus offloading a centre-back to Leeds to fund a like-for-like upgrade from Bologna. Lucumi represents a more modern profile than Muharemovic, which fits Juventus' tactical evolution. For Leeds, spending €20m on a centre-back signals Premier League/Championship defensive investment. The market is bullish on Italian defenders this window, with Bologna having established a strong post-Scudetto selling position.
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