Como accelerate for Lucumi as Bologna hold out for €23m | OneFootball

Como are stepping up their interest in Jhon Lucumí, with the Bologna defender emerging as a leading target as Cesc Fabregas looks to reinforce his backline.

According to calciomercato.it, the Lariani are pushing hard for the Colombian centre-back and are prepared to meet Bologna’s asking price of around €23m.

The defender had already requested to leave a year ago, only for Bologna to delay his exit until this summer, though the right offers have yet to arrive.

BOLOGNA, ITALY – APRIL 25: Jhon Lucumí of Bologna FC looks on during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and AS Roma at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

Champions League could tempt Lucumí away from Juventus move

There is a complication for Como, however. Aware of long-standing interest from Juventus, Lucumí is said to favour a switch to Turin and the chance to wear the bianconeri shirt.

Como’s trump card may be continental football: with the Lombardy side set to feature in the Champions League next season, the prospect of European nights could yet sway the defender towards Lake Como rather than the Allianz Stadium.

Bologna, for their part, will be happy to cash in provided their valuation is met.