Bologna confirm Lucumi talks for new contract, despite Sunderland pursuit

Despite a summer row where his agent tried to force through a transfer to Sunderland, Bologna insist they are ‘in talks to extend’ Jhon Lucumi’s contract.

The defender had been very publicly eager to end his experience at the Stadio Dall’Ara this season and make the step to the Premier League.

By the time Sunderland made a formal offer, the release clause in his current deal had already expired.

Negotiations continued and his agent voiced frustration, but Bologna were adamant...