I note he has the same agent as Fatawu. Wonder if the link to Uche came from the agent trying to get his other client some publicity when we were sniffing round Fatawu.
If Ballard is out I think we’d be more likely to utilise the loan market than buy two defenders for 30 odd million each. looks like Singo is off to Galatasary if you believe the twitter rumours. Surprised we haven’t been linked with him more recently. Younger than Lucumi or Disasi so more likely to have resale value.
Corriere dello Sport indicated that there are two options with Jhon Lucumí. "If the 27-year-old center refuses to stay: a hard line, fulfilling the remaining two years of his contract, or a soft line, trying to please Lucumi and give him the green light," the Italian media said. Bologna's concern is also to find a replacement for the Colombian in these few days. Simone Rondani, agent of the Colombian defender, publicly asked that everything be resolved soon and that everyone win. "This year, since the beginning of the season, the message has always been clear on both sides: if the right offer had arrived, Jhon would have had the opportunity to transfer.Therefore, I hope that Bologna can reflect on the issue and find a balanced and positive solution for everyone.” The English club would already have the word of the Colombian defender.Sunderland's last offer was 28 million euros. If the transfer is successful, Lucumí will receive a salary of three million euros. For now, the English team is far from the situation and only hopes that at the summit, the player's agent can reach an agreement with the Italians. https://colombia.as.com/futbol/colo...re-en-bologna-por-el-futuro-de-jhon-lucumi-n/
Sounds like the main decision will be tomorrow. After him and his agent publically pushing for it I think it gets done. No point keeping a player with his mind elsewhere while getting a 30m offer for him