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Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi is attracting a great deal of interest, but there are reports Bournemouth have made a formal offer worth €15m plus bonuses.

The Colombia international turns 27 later this month and impressed over the last two seasons at the Stadio Dall’Ara, culminating in a Champions League run and victory in the Coppa Italia.

He was purchased from KRC Genk in 2022 for €8m and his contract only runs to June 2026, so a sale is likely this summer for the right price.

Bournemouth bid first for Lucumi

According to Footmercato, the first official proposal has been tabled by Premier League side Bournemouth.

They are believed to be offering €15m plus performance-related bonuses on top of that.

It is not quite at the €22m asking price, but it does put them in pole position for the moment.

There is plenty of other interest, including within Serie A from Inter and Roma, plus abroad with Atletico Madrid and Manchester United mentioned.

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

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