Man City line up 6ft5in La Liga star as club chiefs look to solve defensive crisis in transfer window
MANCHESTER CITY chiefs are tracking little-known Sierra Leone defender Juma Bah.
Etihad scouts are keeping tabs on the teenage centre-back, who plays for Ronaldo-owned Spanish side Real Valladolid — and could make a move in the January window.
Bah, 18, has made a big impression during his debut LaLiga season after being signed on loan from AIK Freetong back home.
Newcastle are also believed to be interested in the 6ft 5in youngster, with Everton and Crystal Palace watching him too.
The giant defender has appeared seven times for Valladolid this campaign.
He began his youth career with AIK Freetong in 2021, before starring on loan at Sierra Leone National Premier League side Freetonians SLIFA.
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Bah joined Valladolid this summer, and was originally expected to play for their B side.
However, he has since been fast-tracked into the first team and has already seen plenty of action, despite his tender years.
When he made his debut against Real Sociedad in a 0-0 home draw – Bah made history.
He became the first Sierra Leone-born player to play in the Spanish top tier.
Man City could be busy when the January transfer window opens.
Boss Pep Guardiola will be keen to address his club’s recent slump, which saw his team go six games without a win in all competitions.
During that horror run, City conceded a whopping 17 goals.
The champions have also been linked with a move to bolster their midfield.
As SunSport told you, the Premier League champions are planning a £50.3 million January swoop for Martin Zubimendi.
The release clause in Zubimendi’s contract would not be a problem, although manager Guardiola was initially not keen on making any major moves in the January market.
City’s injury pile-up and dismal form could signal a rethink, as Guardiola is equally reluctant to pile too much pressure on his younger players.