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Jhon Lucumi transfer saga continues

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Bologna confirmed that Colombian centre‑back Jhon Lucumi’s €28 million release clause expired on 15 July, leaving the club with a 20 % sell‑on clause for former owners Genk and valuing him at roughly €22 million. Interest remains intense. Galatasaray has matched Bologna’s asking price with a €21‑22 million offer and proposes a four‑year deal worth about €3 million per season. The Turkish side says Lucumi has turned down its offers but will persist if Bologna accepts an appropriate bid. Juventus, Lucumi’s preferred destination, has frozen Turkish offers while awaiting a squad‑slot clearance and is expected to present a package near €20 million plus bonuses, though no concrete bid has yet materialised. Napoli has emerged as a priority defensive target, monitoring the situation closely alongside other Serie A sides. Sporting director Michele Manna notes the defender fits Napoli’s needs after the departures of Juan Jesús and Buongiorno, and the club is prepared to act quickly. As of late July, Napoli is reported as the most concrete Italian suitor, ready to submit a formal offer. Bologna’s chief executive Claudio Fenucci reiterates that any serious proposal will be evaluated before the summer window closes, aiming to maximise the fee while retaining the future‑sale clause. Negotiations remain ongoing as the club awaits a satisfactory offer.

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