Chelsea targets Bologna's Jhon Lucumi for defensive reinforcement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 6:25 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Chelsea has explored a move for Bologna centre-half Jhon Lucumi, eyeing him for a defense that struggled last season. The club is looking to strengthen their backline after signing Maxence Lacroix and amidst concerns about the current roster's reliability. Lucumi, who excelled in Serie A, faces interest from Manchester United and Juventus as well. Reports suggest that Chelsea may also consider sticking with promising defender Jorrel Hato, who showed potential last season.
- •Chelsea is looking to improve a defense that leaked goals last season.
- •Jhon Lucumi's performances in Serie A have attracted interest.
- •Manchester United and Juventus are also interested in Lucumi.
- •Chelsea has signed Maxence Lacroix earlier this summer.
- •Jorrel Hato emerged as a promising option in defence last season.
- 6:25 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea have explored a move for Jhon Lucumi
"Chelsea have explored a move for Bologna centre-half John Lucumi, according to Quotidiano Sportivo.The Blues are looking to shore up a defence that leaked goals last season and want to bring another c...
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