Como target Lucumí as Diego Carlos departs, with Juventus also in the race

Como are stepping up their pursuit of Jhon Lucumí as they look to replace Diego Carlos. The ambitious Serie A club have opened talks with Bologna over a move for the Colombia international, who is coming off another impressive campaign in Emilia, making 43 appearances, scoring one goal and providing one assist. The 28-year-old centre-back remains one of the Rossoblù's key players.

Bologna prepared to listen to offers
Although Bologna have no intention of forcing Lucumí out, there has long been an understanding between the club and the player that he would be allowed to leave should the right opportunity arise. That moment may now have arrived. Bologna are prepared to consider offers in the region of €25m, a valuation that could pave the way for the defender's departure, with a move elsewhere in Serie A remaining a genuine possibility.

Como make their move
According to reports in Italy, sporting director Carlalberto Ludi has intensified contacts with Bologna in recent hours to assess the feasibility of a deal. The aim is to understand whether an agreement can be reached and hand Cesc Fàbregas an experienced, left-footed defender capable of strengthening Como's back line. Fresh from representing Colombia at the FIFA World Cup, Lucumí has also attracted interest from Juventus and Napoli, with the Bianconeri monitoring his situation closely. However, Como are currently regarded as the club making the strongest push to secure his signature.

Lucumí would be viewed as the ideal replacement for Diego Carlos, who has returned to Fenerbahçe following the end of his loan spell. Standing 1.87 metres tall, the Colombian combines physical presence with composure in possession and is well suited to building attacks from the back, qualities that fit Fàbregas' style of play.