Manchester City is finalizing a move for Real Valladolid’s promising 18-year-old center-back, Juma Bah, in a deal that could have immediate ripple effects for RC Lens.
Per Fabrizio Romano and Foot Mercato, the French club may welcome Bah on loan from City following the transfer. The arrangement leverages a growing partnership between the two clubs, bolstered by previous negotiations for Abdukodir Khusanov, which netted Lens a record transfer fee.
Lens is keen to fill the void left by Khusanov’s departure and brace for potential exits of defensive stalwarts Austrian-Ghanaian defender Kevin Danso or Jonathan Gradit. Financial constraints prevent Lens from pursuing high-cost signings, making Bah an ideal short-term solution.
The dynamic defender’s arrival would offer a timely boost to Franck Haise’s squad as they navigate a challenging Ligue 1 campaign. While City secures a bright prospect for the future, Lens gains a capable stopgap, highlighting the benefits of strategic partnerships in the modern transfer market.
