Juventus Close In On Jhon Lucumi As Goalkeeper And Striker Talks Emerge

Juventus are reshaping the spine of their squad. They are closing in on Jhon Lucumi from Bologna, while two established names could be heading the other way.

A basic agreement is now in place between Juventus and Bologna for the Colombian centre-back, worth around €20m including add-ons.

That defensive reinforcement sits alongside two unresolved situations, one in goal and one up front.

Michele Di Gregorio’s future is under discussion, with Valencia deep in talks over a move for the Juventus goalkeeper.

Jonathan David, meanwhile, has attracted a serious approach from Aston Villa, as Juventus look to move the striker on after a difficult first season in Turin.

None of these situations are fully settled. Lucumi’s arrival looks closest to completion, while Di Gregorio and David remain live negotiations that will shape how Juventus finish the window.

Lucumi Fee Set Around €20m As Medical Nears

Juventus and Bologna have reached a basic agreement over Lucumi, with the fee structured around €17-18m plus add-ons to reach a total of €20m.

The Colombia international is reported to have turned down five other proposals to hold out for a move to Turin.

His medical is expected within the next 24 to 48 hours, a sign of how close this deal now is to completion.

The fee represents a discount on Bologna’s original valuation, which had been closer to €25m.

For Juventus, the logic is straightforward. Reinforce the back line with a defender who has been a consistent performer in Serie A, while working through separate business in goal and attack.

Di Gregorio Nears Valencia Exit On Conditional Deal

Talks between Juventus and Valencia over Michele Di Gregorio have progressed to a specific structure.

Both sides are working on a loan with a conditional obligation to buy, worth around €15m, triggered if certain performance conditions are met.

Personal terms have not yet been confirmed, so this remains a reported negotiation rather than a completed transfer.

A Di Gregorio exit would be significant regardless of the final numbers, given his standing as Juventus’s first-choice goalkeeper since arriving from Monza.

Any sale would also tie into the club’s wider goalkeeping plans, an area that has already touched Aston Villa in earlier reporting around Emiliano Martinez’s valuation.

Aston Villa Push For Jonathan David Loan Deal

Aston Villa are preparing an offer for Jonathan David, initially structured as a loan with an option to buy.

The Canada international struggled to make an impact in his first season in Turin and fell out of favour under Luciano Spalletti as the campaign progressed.

That has left Juventus increasingly open to moving him on.

Exact figures in Villa’s proposal remain unknown, but Juventus are expected to give it serious consideration given their growing willingness to sell.

A departure would also help unlock Juventus’s pursuit of Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee, who has appeared keen to leave Old Trafford.

Juventus Reshape Squad Beyond The Lucumi Deal

Taken together, these three situations point to a club actively remodelling its spine rather than making an isolated signing.

Lucumi’s arrival addresses a defensive need that looks close to resolved. Di Gregorio and David represent the other side of the ledger, players Juventus may sell to fund further incomings.

That pattern isn’t limited to these three. It echoes Juventus’s parallel efforts to move on Dusan Vlahovic this summer.

For now, only the Lucumi deal looks close to finalised. How the Di Gregorio and David situations resolve will determine whether Juventus’s summer ends in genuine clarity or continued uncertainty in goal and attack.