Manchester City will reportedly likely win the race to secure the services of 18-year-old Sierra Leonean prodigy Juma Bah amid his links with Everton and Crystal Palace.
According to a report by The Sun, Juma Bah is the subject of interest from Manchester City. Everton and Crystal Palace are also keen on signing the teenage sensation, who has been a shining light for La Liga club Real Valladolid this season. However, the Premier League champions are the front-runners to land the 18-year-old defensive prodigy.
The rising stock of Juma Bah
Juma Bah has established himself as one of the best young prospects in La Liga since joining Real Valladolid on loan from AIK Freetong in the summer transfer window. The teenage sensation hit the ground running at the Spanish club and has been a regular at the back for Valladolid this season.
The 18-year-old has amassed nearly 1,000 minutes of game time across 12 appearances in all competitions thus far. Meanwhile, Bah’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Many well-known Premier League clubs are vying for his signature, with Crystal Palace, Everton, and Manchester City keen on signing him.
A man in demand
Marc Guehi faces an uncertain future at Crystal Palace, and the English international will likely depart from Selhurst Park in the summer transfer window. So, the Eagles need a new centre-back, with the Sierra Leonean wonderkid emerging as a target.
Meanwhile, Everton’s interest in Juma Bah makes sense. Jarrad Branthwaite is one of the most highly sought-after centre-backs in the world, and high-profile suitors will likely pursue his signature in the summer transfer window. So, Everton can do with a new centre-back, with Bah an option worth considering.
As for Manchester City, the Premier League champions are scouring the market for a centre-back as they look to revamp their squad. While Abudkodir Khusanov is closing in on joining Manchester City, they want multiple centre-backs. The latest report has claimed that the Citizens are set to secure Bah’s services.
The Premier League champions are ready to sanction a loan deal for Bah for around 18 months to sweeten the deal. So, it will not be surprising to see Manchester City landing the 18-year-old Sierra Leonean defensive prodigy.
