Lucumi wanted by Inter after Juventus interest | OneFootball

Bologna and Colombia defender Jhon Lucumi continues to attract interest, as after Juventus, Besiktas and Bournemouth, now Inter have reportedly asked for information.

The centre-back just celebrated his 28th birthday a couple of weeks ago and his contract with the Rossoblu only runs to the end of the current campaign.

Nonetheless, Bologna seem unwilling to let him leave for much less than the €28m release clause in his contract.

Lucumi appetising for Serie A sides

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – JUNE 17: Jhon Lucumi #3 of Colombia looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Uzbekistan and Colombia at Mexico City Stadium on June 17, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Juventus are showing a very strong interest in Lucumi, but now Sportitalia pundit Alfredo Pedulla claims that Inter have made contact to request information on his availability.

They need experienced figures in defence after letting both Francesco Acerbi and Stefan de Vrij leave at the end of their contracts on June 30.

Bologna bought Lucumi from KRC Genk for €8m in the summer of 2022 and he has been close to an exit several times, most notably to Sunderland last season.

Even if that €28m fee was confirmed, it would still be considerably lower than the €35m Inter were quoted for their other target Trevoh Chalobah of Chelsea.

He knows the league well, having played 123 Serie A matches in three seasons.