As per a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Jhon Lucumi has garnered a market in the Premier League, with Chelsea, Crystal Palace, and Liverpool dispatching scouts to watch him in action for Bologna.
The 26-year-old central defender has done well in Italy, and it will be interesting to see if any of the three Premier League clubs decide to sign him in the summer.
It is no secret that Chelsea need a quality defender, and the South American could prove to be a useful acquisition. The Colombian has been a useful player for club and country, and he might be an upgrade on players like Benoit Badiashile. The French defender has not been able to live up to expectations, and he could be replaced in the summer. In addition to that, players like Wesley Fofana have picked up persistent injury problems, and Chelsea need more depth at the back.
As far as Liverpool are concerned, Joe Gomez and Ibrahima Konate have dodgy availability records and therefore they need to sign another central defender this summer. The 26-year-old could provide a depth and cover to the Liverpool defensive unit. The opportunity to join the Premier League champions could be exciting for the player. It remains to be seen with the Liverpool can get the deal done.
As far as Crystal Palace are concerned, they will need to find a quality replacement for Marc Guehi, who is very likely to leave the club in the summer. The England International has been linked with a move away from the London club for months. He was on the radar of multiple clubs last summer, and during the January transfer window as well. He might look to move on and join a bigger club in the summer, and Crystal Palace will have to fill the void left by him.
The Colombian defender has the physicality to do well in the Premier League, and he could be a useful acquisition for all three clubs. He might want to join a club capable of fighting for trophies, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.
