Lucumí keen to join Sunderland, but release clause expired | OneFootball

Fabrizio Romano reports that Bologna centre-back Jhon Lucumí is keen to join Sunderland, but the Rossoblu are unwilling to sell as the defender’s release clause has expired.

Sunderland are said to have made an offer to sign Bologna centre-back Lucumí.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims the newly promoted Premier League side have recently sent a formal bid for the Colombia international, something that Gazzetta already reported two weeks ago.

Sunderland already offered 25m for Lucumí

MONZA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 22: Jhon Lucumi of Bologna FC in action during the Serie A match between Monza and Bologna at U-Power Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)

Gazzetta stated that Sunderland’s offer was worth €25m.

Romano reports that Lucumí is keen to join the Premier League club, but Bologna are unwilling to sell him after his release clause expired earlier this summer.

Bologna already sold two big players this summer

BOLOGNA, ITALY – MAY 04: Nicolas Gonzalez of Juventus runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Jhon Lucumi of Bologna during the Serie A match between Bologna and Juventus at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on May 04, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Bologna already sold Lucumí’s former defensive partner, Sam Beukema, to Napoli and attacking winger Dan Ndoye to Nottingham Forest.

Lucumí’s contract at the Stadio Dall’Ara runs out in June 2025, but Bologna are determined to offer the 27-year-old a new deal as stated by Bologna director Claudio Fenucci in July.