Chelsea have thrown their hat into the ring for Bologna centre-back Jhon Lucumi, joining Manchester United in the race for the Colombian defender, according to Quotidiano Sports via EPL Index.
The report suggests Bologna are standing firm on the valuation they'd previously set with Juventus in mind, unwilling to let their key defender go cheaply despite growing Premier League interest.
Lucumi has established himself as one of Serie A's more reliable defenders, and Chelsea's entry into the picture reportedly adds fresh competition to a deal that already had United monitoring the situation closely.
With Bologna holding out for their asking price, any move for the defender looks set to hinge on whether either English club is willing to meet the Italian side's demands. Nothing appears close to being finalised, and for now this remains firmly in speculation territory as clubs continue to weigh up their options in defence.