Manchester City are reportedly keen on signing 18-year-old Sierra Leonean wonderkid Juma Bah, who has shined at La Liga club Real Valladolid.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Manchester City could look to secure the signing of Juma Bah in January. The 18-year-old is on loan at La Liga club Real Valladolid from AIK Freetong, and it remains to be seen whether Manchester City come forward with an offer to sign him.
The Sierra Leonean defensive prospect will certainly be attracted to the possibility of joining Manchester City, and the defending Premier League champions have the financial muscle to get the deal done as well.
Manchester City are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to play for them can be attractive for most players. A move to the Premier League would be a massive step up for the 18-year-old, and regular exposure in England could accelerate its development and help him fulfill his potential.
Manchester City have had multiple injury problems this season, and it is not surprising that they are looking to add more quality and depth to their squad. Even though the 18-year-old might not be ready to start in the Premier League every week, he could still be a very useful squad player for Manchester City.
Premier League move would be exciting for Juma Bah
A move to England would not only allow Juma Bah to compete at a higher level, but he would also get to work with Pep Guardiola who is widely regarded as the best manager of his generation. The Spanish manager could play a key role in his development, and he could nurture Bah into a star for the future.
it remains to be seen whether AIK Freetong are prepared to cut short his loan spell and sell the player permanently to Manchester City when the transfer window reopens in January. The Premier League champions have the financial resources to offer them a lucrative package, and they are unlikely to have any problems convincing the player to join.
Manchester City have done well to nurture talented young players in recent seasons, and they could groom the 18-year-old defender into an established first-team player as well.
