Bournemouth in Talks for Trophy-Winning International Centre-Back to Boost Squad

Bournemouth in Talks for Trophy-Winning International Centre-Back to Boost Squad

Bournemouth have asked about Bologna centre-back Jhon Lucumi.

With Paris Saint-Germain keen on Illia Zabarnyi and Dean Huijsen having left for Real Madrid, the Cherries are in need of reinforcements and have turned to Colombia international Lucumi.

The 26-year old has 28 caps for Colombia and was part of the Bologna squad that won the Coppa Italian against AC Milan this season, playing all of the final. 

He also played seven times in the Champions League this campaign, including against Liverpool.  

However, Champions League nearlymen Inter Milan have also been showing interest.

Lucumi started his career at Deportivo Cali in his homeland before joining KRC Genk in 2018.

Bournemouth have asked about Bologna’s Colombian international centre-back Jhon Lucumi

He was part of the Bologna side that won the Coppa Italia this season, beating AC Milan 1-0 in the final

He was part of the Bologna side that won the Coppa Italia this season, beating AC Milan 1-0 in the final

Andoni Iraola would be adding Champions Legaue experience to his squad if he signs Lucumi

Andoni Iraola would be adding Champions Legaue experience to his squad if he signs Lucumi

He spent four full seasons in Belgium before moving to Bologna in 2022.

The Colombian has been to threee Copa Americas with his country, featuring in two of them, and helping them to be runners-up in 2024. 

Bournemouth have also enquired about Nathan Zeze at Nantes in recent weeks as they look to find quality players once again for manager Andoni Iraola.

They also like Rennes left back Adrien Truffert as Liverpool are closing on a £40m deal for Milos Kerkez.

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