BOLOGNA, ITALY – APRIL 20: FC Internazionale’s Lautaro Martinez passes the ball beneath power from Bologna’s Jhon Lucumi all through the Serie A fit between Bologna and FC Internazionale at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on April 20, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photograph by way of Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photographs)
Sunderland were very energetic within the switch marketplace this summer time, and their efforts are set to proceed within the coming weeks. The Black Cats are determined to bridge the space to these within the Premier League, and one in all their rumoured objectives would indisputably lend a hand in that regard.
Final weekend’s 3-0 pre-season pleasant defeat to Hearts presentations that extra additions are nonetheless had to Regis Le Bris’ squad, in particular in defence. A minimum of one centre-back is predicted to sign up for all through the switch window closes in September, and one possibility at the desk is Bologna’s Colombia world, Jhon Lucumi.
Sunderland edge nearer to signing Jhon LucumiJhon Lucumi of Bologna FC in motion. (Photograph by way of Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Photographs)
Lucumi, who has been connected with Tottenham and Liverpool in fresh weeks, could be remark signing for Sunderland. And in step with Corriere dello Recreation (by the use of Recreation Witness), the 27-year-old is tempted by way of a transfer to the Stadium of Gentle.
Lucumi has had an excellent 3 years at Bologna, however with not up to twelve months closing on his contract with the Serie An aspect, he’s anticipated to depart this summer time. Sunderland are hoping to benefit from the location by way of signing him on a cut-priced deal, which might be very conceivable to drag off.
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Sunderland have signed numerous more youthful skill from out of the country this summer time, however the addition of Lucumi – who has performed 29 occasions for Colombia – would upload much-needed revel in to Le Bris’ squad, along the already-signed Reinildo Mandava, who signed previous this month from Atletico Madrid.
It continues to be observed whether or not Sunderland can conclude a deal for Lucumi, however if this is the case, it might be some other spectacular signing to head along with Granit Xhaka, who’s transfer to Bayer Leverkusen is about to be concluded within the subsequent 24-48 hours after he jetted in to the north East on Tuesday.
