Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing Real Valladolid centre-back Juma Bah, a towering 18-year-old defender who has impressed in his seven appearances for the La Liga side. The Citizens have struggled defensively this campaign, shipping 28 goals and keeping just five clean sheets in 20 matches. Despite holding on to a majority of their top defensive stars, the Manchester club’s backline has looked shaky, and they are keen to boost their defense by signing Bah.
According to The Sun, Manchester City are keeping tabs on Bah with the intention of signing him in January. The club may attempt to force Sierra Leonean team AIK Freetong to cut short Bah’s loan deal at Valladolid. The defender has started six of his seven appearances across competitions for Valladolid, helping the struggling La Liga side keep a clean sheet.
Bah’s impressive performances have not gone unnoticed, and his club may be willing to cash in on the young defender if Manchester City make a serious bid for him. The Cityzens could try to sign him on a permanent deal or possibly loan him for the remainder of the season.
Manchester City’s defensive woes have been well-documented, and they have struggled to keep a clean sheet. They have conceded 28 goals in 20 matches, which is a testament to their defensive struggles. As a result, they are desperate to add some defensive muscle to their lineup, and Bah could be the answer to their prayers.
Chris Sutton, a former Chelsea striker, has predicted a 4-1 loss for Manchester City in their upcoming Premier League match against Liverpool. Sutton believes that City’s defensive struggles will continue, and they will find it difficult to contain Liverpool’s attacking prowess. He stated that Foden has not been himself all season, and Haaland is missing a lot of chances, which will further hinder City’s chances of winning.
Manchester City are currently fourth in the Premier League table with 23 points from 12 matches. They are on a six-match winless run across competitions, losing five games and conceding a whopping 17 goals in the process. The Reds, on the other hand, are atop the table with 31 points from 12 matches, boasting a league-high goal difference of +16. They have registered three victories, four draws, and two losses in their last nine meetings against City.
