Juventus press on for Lucumí with Cabal offered to unlock Bologna deal
Juventus have identified Bologna's Colombian defender Jhon Lucumí as a defensive reinforcement and are accelerating negotiations. To facilitate the transfer, the Turin club are prepared to include Juan Cabal in the package for Bologna. Cabal, who joined Juventus last summer, would return to Serie A with Bologna as part of the swap arrangement. The operation would allow Juventus to land a player they have tracked closely while giving Bologna a direct replacement, smoothing the financial and squad-planning aspects of the deal.
Read the full story at football-italia.netLucumí would add physicality and aerial presence to Juventus's defensive line, addressing a clear area of need. Offloading Cabal simultaneously trims the squad and reduces wage cost, making this a financially efficient move for Juventus. For Bologna, gaining Cabal softens the blow of losing a key starter and signals continued ambition despite their Europa League commitments. The swap structure is notable because it bypasses pure cash outlay, which matters under Italian financial fair play constraints.
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