Sunderland Target Jhon Lucumi as Tottenham Competes

Sunderland AFC have listed Colombian centre-back Jhon Lucumi as a transfer target. Tottenham Hotspur FC are also pursuing the Serie A defender. Lucumi carries a €20m valuation.

Sunderland have monitored Lucumi’s situation closely over the past year. The club has seen repeated links between Lucumi and Wearside during that period.

Tottenham’s interest creates a direct competition for the Black Cats. Both English clubs must decide whether to meet the player’s price.

Adding Lucumi would give Sunderland a physically robust option at centre‑back. Tottenham would acquire a technically gifted defender to bolster squad depth.

The summer transfer window deadline forces Sunderland to act quickly. A prompt decision could secure the player before other suitors intervene.