Sports · 5 August 2026

Man Utd reportedly join Chelsea in race for Bologna's Jhon Lucumi

Manchester United are reportedly in the running to sign Jhon Lucumi, a 28-year-old Colombia international from Bologna. Lucumi, who played alongside Joshua Zirkzee, reportedly seeks a move to a "big club" should he depart this summer. His current contract expires in 12 months, and Chelsea has also been mentioned as a potential destination.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 August 2026 at 6:31

Reported by Manchester Evening News · How we write briefs

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