Transfer hint as player benched amidst Manchester City interest

On Wednesday, Il Resto del Carlino reported on Manchester City’s interest in Bologna’s Jhon Lucumi.

The Emilia-Romagna based newspaper were sure that the defender’s entourage is waiting for an approach from the Citizens.

This came months after Sunderland had failed in a move for the Colombian. After securing promotion, the club spent weeks trying to seal a deal. They a release clause cut-off, and despite Lucumi being keen it all fell away.

Developments have taken place since then and most importantly, Bologna are struggling to secure the player to a new deal.

Quotidiano Sportivo report confidently that Lucumi will not sign a new deal at the Italian side. The 28-year-old’s contract runs until 2027 and this is now likely…