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

By admin — In News — July 16, 2026

   ​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.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMuharemovic 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)AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOther 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.  

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