Two candidates for the center-back position at Galatasaray: Both are from Italy
Lucumi, Davinson Sanchez’s defensive partner on the Colombian national team, has once again become a top transfer target for Galatasaray. While the Italian press reports that Galatasaray is very keen on the left-footed center back, the club is also sounding out interest in Juventus’ Bremer. Here are the details...
Galatasaray is back at the negotiating table for Jhon Lucumi, who has been on the club’s radar since last season. The Italian press had reported that Cim Bom had approached Bologna.
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The star player, now entering the final year of his contract, is Davinson Sanchez’s defensive partner on the Colombian national team... While the duo put on a very cohesive performance at the World Cup, the coaching staff also sees Lucumi as their clear choice at center back.
15 MILLION EUROS ON THE TABLE
It has been reported that the Yellow-and-Reds are prepared to pay 15 million euros as a transfer fee. With this move, the management also aims to pave the way for Sanchez to stay with the team. After all, the two are not only teammates on the Colombian national team but also very close friends.
However, the fact that the 28-year-old center back has many suitors looks set to make the transfer difficult for Galatasaray—especially in terms of the price tag.
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JUVE OPEN TO THE IDEA OF A SALE
On the other hand, Juventus’ 29-year-old Brazilian center back, Bremer, is one of the defenders favored by the coaching staff. However, it has been noted that Lucumi is currently the top priority. As for Bremer, Juventus has sounded out the market. It has been learned that the club is not entirely opposed to selling the player but will make a decision based on the offers received. The Italian giant signed Bremer from Torino in 2022 for a transfer fee of 51 million euros.
