‘I Understand’ – Journalist Makes Big Sunderland Transfer Claim

Sunderland will not go back in for summer transfer window priority target Jhon Lucumi in the winter transfer window, despite suggestions to the contrary.

Strengthening the backline was a key aim for Regis Le Bris over the summer and the club persistently chased Bologna centre-back Lucumi.

That interest persisted even after Omar Alderete was landed, while the arrival of Nordi Mukiele did not see the Black Cats lose their admiration of the Colombia international.

Even in the closing days of the transfer window, Lucumi wanted the move to Sunderland to happen.

As Sunderland’s top target, they have been tipped to go back for him when the winter transfer window opens in the hope Bologna will then sell.

However, that will not happen, according to journalist Nick Barnes, with the Black Cats not plotting a winter window move.