Manchester City may look to sign 27-year-old Colombian international Jhon Lucumi from Serie A club Bologna in the winter transfer window.
According to a report by Italian outlet Calciomercato, Jhon Lucumi is the subject of interest from Manchester City. The Citizens are eager to reinforce their defensive unit by signing a centre-back in the winter transfer window. So, the 27-year-old Bologna centre-back has emerged as a target for them.
The Premier League bigwigs are exploring a deal to sign the South American defender in the winter transfer window. However, Bologna “are unlikely to part with their defensive cornerstone” in the coming weeks, thus dealing a blow to Manchester City’s prospects.
How has Jhon Lucumi fared in Serie A?
Jhon Lucumi has made considerable progress since joining Bologna from KRC Genk in July 2022. The 27-year-old has been a mainstay at the back for the Rossoblu, establishing himself as one of the most dependable centre-backs in Serie A.
The Colombian international has made nearly 150 appearances for Bologna thus far while chipping in with two goals and three assists. Meanwhile, Lucumi’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs. Premier League outfits, in particular, have been keen on signing him, and Manchester City will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the winter transfer window.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Manchester City’s interest in Jhon Lucumi is understandable. The Citizens have been scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the winter transfer window. While Pep Guardiola has a stacked central defensive unit, the Manchester City manager is grappling with an injury crisis at the onset of the second half of the 2025/26 season.
John Stones, Ruben Dias, and Josko Gvardiol are in the treatment room for the foreseeable future, leaving Guardiola with Abdukodir Khusanov and Nathan Ake as the only centre-backs in his squad. Several candidates, including Marc Guehi, are thus on Manchester City’s wishlist, with Lucumi also a viable target.
The Citizens are exploring the deal to sign the 27-year-old Colombian international from Bologna in the coming weeks. However, the Serie A outfit “are unlikely to part with their defensive cornerstone” in the winter transfer window, thus dealing a blow to Manchester City’s prospects.
