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Jhon Lucumi remains at Bologna but with his future uncertain, Nottingham Forest have made an approach for the player. There’s every chance this could be an alternative transfer to Ousmane Diomande, which Forest are struggling to get over the line. The centre-back’s contract at the Rossoblu runs out in 2027. After a move to Sunderland didn’t go through last summer, Bologna failed to tie the Colombian down to a new deal. The player also impressed at the World Cup for Colombia, even if they were knocked out of the competition in the Round of 16. Sport Witness have covered how Nottingham Forest have been in the picture to sign Lucumi. While competition for him has grown, an attempt has been made for the player. Glasner’s side have work to do Today’s TuttoSport takes a close look at the 28-year-old’s situation, which continues to bother Bologna. Lucumi’s €28m release clause has expired, with Joey Saputo’s club now aiming to earn €25m from his sale. Juventus have already offered €17m but this was rejected. Bologna know Lucumi has a host of suitors and are confident they can earn more. This has led to Nottingham Forest making anoffer. They have put forward €20m plus bonuses, which is likely to have proved good enough for Lucumi’s current club. However, the player himself is not convinced, as he is keener on Juve. He has also rejected an approach from Como. The Bianconeri feel the situation is playing entirely in their favour. Juventus believe a deal can be done on favourable terms later in the window, with Bologna under pressure to sell. The Rossoblu are confident this won’t be the case, as they look to earn as much as possible. Our take: Forest should wait For now, it would be unlikely for Juve to make a major offer for Lucumi. They have signed Randal Kolo Muani and Kerim Alajbegovic and will wait for sales before signing anyone else. Even if Lucumi is keen on joining them, another approach from Juve will take some weeks. This should make the situation favourable for Nottingham Forest. Even if they won’t offer him European football, they could offer him a significant wage. Under Glasner, there is hope the club returns to playing in Europe and Lucumi would also suit his back-three system, having played in a similar setup at Bologna. 📰 The Daily Diomande: Confidence it will happen, and return from break tomorrow may be key ➕ A bonus bit on Givairo Read and why that’s unlikelyhttps://t.co/cT1bZGdyv7 #nffc — Sport Witness (@Sport_Witness) August 3, 2026