Juventus consider Lucumí offer as Muharemovic’s Leeds move boosts budget

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Jul 16, 2026 5:30 AM ET

Juventus remain interested in Bologna centre-back Jhon Lucumí and could finance a move for the Colombia international with income from Tarik Muharemovic’s sale to Leeds United.

Juventus are still looking for a new central defender for 2026-27, and, according to Corriere dello Sport, the sale of Muharemovic to Leeds United will help the Bianconeri finance the deal.

Juventus eye Lucumi deal with 20m transfer boost

Muharemovic is a product of the Juventus academy and spent the 2025-26 season at Sassuolo.

The Bianconeri hold a 50% sell-on clause, so they’ll receive €20m from the Bosnian defender’s move from Sassuolo to Leeds.

Lucumí had a €28m release clause, which has now expired, and according to the report, Bologna will demand an even higher fee this summer.

TURIN, ITALY – APRIL 19: Francisco Conceicao of Juventus shoots while under pressure from Jhon Lucumi of Bologna during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Bologna FC 1909 at Allianz Stadium on April 19, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Other clubs, including Inter, Sunderland and Nottingham Forest, have reportedly approached Bologna for Lucumí, but the Nerazzurri are not expected to send an offer soon, as Cristian Chivu prefers a right-footed centre-back.

Juventus have completed one signing so far this summer, welcoming Jeff Ekhator from Genoa.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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