“Director Scrambles for Urgent Signing as Sunderland Move Looms Large for Star Defender – Major Exit Inevitable? Temptation Too Strong to Resist as Club Prepares for Huge Shake-Up!”

Lucumi Tempted as Sunderland’s Premier League Pull Grows – Director Hunts Replacement Amid Rising Transfer Tension


Sunderland’s pursuit of Jhon Lucumi has taken a significant step forward, with fresh reports suggesting the Colombian centre-back is warming to the idea of a move to Wearside.

While initial doubts lingered over the defender’s willingness to join a newly promoted side, Sunderland’s continued interest is beginning to sway the 27-year-old.

According to Il Resto del Carlino, via 1000CuoriRossoblu, Lucumi had been holding out for an approach from a more established club.

However, the ambitious project under Regis Le Bris is reportedly becoming increasingly appealing, and could soon lead to a breakthrough in negotiations.

Bologna are said to be holding out for around €25 million, and Sunderland are expected to return with an improved bid in the coming days. Encouragingly for the Black Cats, Lucumi’s representatives are now actively pushing for a switch to the Premier League, adding fresh momentum to the move.

Further signalling a potential exit, Bologna sporting director Giovanni Sartori travelled to Belgium over the weekend to scout Union St Gilloise defender Fedde Leysen widely viewed as a direct replacement for Lucumi.

With Sunderland preparing to test Bologna’s resolve again, their next offer could prove decisive in wrapping up what’s quickly becoming one of the summer’s most intriguing transfer sagas.