Leeds United figures fly out as Bologna set to sanction Jhon Lucumi transfer
Leeds United officials have been out to Italy to watch Jhon Lucumi ahead of the summer window.
The Whites have already been linked to a number of new stars after earning promotion with the title from the Championship.
This is likely to see Daniel Farke oversee a haul of incoming deals at Elland Road, with the 26-year-old the latest to catch the eye of the LS11 club.
As a result, it is little surprise the learn that Leeds figures have been sent to watch Lucumi before the window opens in the coming weeks.
Leeds United target Lucumi transfer
There is going to be a number of new options targeted ahead of a season back in the Premier League after two years in the second tier.
This comes after a 100-point haul in the Championship, where almost every member of the squad had a part to play.
With that being said, the general level of the side at Elland Road has to improve, and that could start from the defence and move forward.
This has seen Lucumi be eyed as a potential target after a positive spell since joining Bologna in 2022 from Belgian outfit Genk.
| Year | Club | Appearances |
| 2022-2025 | Bologna | 106 |
| 2018-2022 | Genk | 137 |
| 2015-2018 | Deportivo Cali | 54 |
TBR Football reported on 12 May that Leeds have recently been to watch the Colombia international alongside the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham.
After keeping an eye on the defender this season, talks have been held with his intermediaries and multiple different clubs, informing them of their client’s situation in the Serie A.
Lucumi could represent coup for Leeds United
It has to be said that if Leeds were able to beat established Premier League clubs like Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham to a signing, it would be huge.
This would show just how much ambition the Whites have under Paraag Marathe and the 49ers moving back into the top division.
As a result, the addition of Lucumi could be excellent for Leeds after several years with Bologna in the Serie A, also reaching the Champions League for this campaign.
This could see the Colombian partner well with the likes of Pascal Struijk, Joe Rodon and Ethan Ampadu in the backline at Elland Road for next season.