Sunderland Make Official Bid for Serie A Defender Amid Transfer Interest
Sunderland has reportedly submitted an official bid for Jhon Lucumí.
Sunderland has made an official approach to sign Bologna defender Jhon Lucumí, reports indicate.
The Colombian international has been linked with the Black Cats several times during the summer transfer window, with Regis Le Bris' side embarking on an ambitious recruiting drive in recent weeks to develop a squad capable of surviving in the Premier League.
Sunderland has made an official approach to sign Bologna defender Jhon Lucumí, reports indicate.
The Colombian international has been linked with the Black Cats several times during the summer transfer window, with Regis Le Bris' side embarking on an ambitious recruiting drive in recent weeks to develop a squad capable of surviving in the Premier League.
And to that end, renowned transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has suggested that the club is now pushing ahead with an offer for Lucumí. Writing on X, the reporter said: “Sunderland submits official bid to Bologna for Colombian centre back Jhon Lucumí. Lucumí, keen on joining the SAFC project to try a new chapter in the Premier League. Bologna wants to keep Lucumí after his release clause expired, clear intention not to let him go.”
Last week, Sunderland completed a deal to sign Paraguayan talent Omar Alderete from La Liga side Getafe, with the centre-back making his debut from the bench in Saturday’s 3-0 opening day victory over West Ham. The Black Cats then confirmed the arrival of fellow defender Nordi Mukiele on a permanent transfer from Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday.
What has Kristjaan Speakman said about Sunderland’s transfer plans over the remainder of the transfer window?
Speaking on Football Focus prior to Saturday’s win over West Ham, Sunderland sporting director Speakman said the club would continue working until deadline day to ensure head coach Le Bris has the strongest squad possible at his disposal – while stressing the importance of balancing ambition with long-term security. He said: “It is a process all the way through to the end of the month. I mean, we're trying to build the best squad for the Premier League that we can.
"We believe we have made a fantastic start. Obviously, today will be a good test for us, the first game, but we'll be working away through to deadline day to try to make sure that the team is the right team and the squad is the right squad. Fans will be excited, obviously keen to see the new faces, but I think there'll be a few as well who want a bit of reassurance.
"You know, history has not been kind to certain clubs that have given it their all. So it's bound to be a gamble, as it always is. But how much future-proofing does the club have to ensure that everything will be fine in the long run? Yes, we've always tried to consider all outcomes while making judgments.
“We're always looking at what's the short-term, and obviously for us that's the Premier League season, and obviously what the medium and long-term is. So we certainly have always been well-planned with that. I believe you should always consider all possible outcomes, whether they are positive or negative.
“We're always looking at what's the short-term, and obviously for us that's the Premier League season, and obviously what the medium and long-term is. So we certainly have always been well-planned with that. I believe you should always consider all possible outcomes, whether they are positive or negative.
"We're all prepared for the positive. You may spend a lot of time, I believe, discussing the challenge and difficulties. We've tried to focus on what the solutions are and how we can put together a truly positive Premier League team."