Sunderland transfer target contract offer after 'giving up on Premier League dream' claim

Sunderland transfer target contract offer after 'giving up on Premier League dream' claim

The Black Cats were keen on Jhon Lucumi last summer

Sunderland target praised for ‘great professionalism’ after failed move – Decision now up to player

Sunderland’s summer pursuit of Jhon Lucumí was one their big ones that got away, and the case is still unfolding in Italy.  After weeks of negotiations and public statements from his agent, the Colombian defender stayed at Bologna, despite a reported €28m offer from the newly promoted side. Now, as reported by AS Colombia, Bologna have “surrendered” and are waiting for the player’s decision on a new contract. Giovanni Sartori, the club’s sportin…