Leeds United could raid Manchester City as they prepare for life in the Premier League.
Daniel Farke is keen to improve the standards of his squad as he seeks to end the streak of six previous promoted clubs being immediately relegated.
The German is seeking players with top-flight experience, and centre-back depth seems to be a priority, with Udinese star Jaka Bijol on the list of targets.
The Peacocks could add another option from Pep Guardiola‘s side as they look to reinforce their backline ahead of a return to the elite level.
Leeds in contention for Man City star Bah
Juma Bah is one of the most exciting young players in world football, and the Elland Road outfit could add him to their squad.
Africa Foot has reported (13 June) that the Whites are interested in a move for the Manchester City defender, with Guardiola willing to sanction a loan.
It states that Southampton are in pole position to seal a temporary move for the 19-year-old, with the likes of FC Koln and Paris FC also monitoring the situation.
Bah loan would be a solid move for Leeds
If the Whites can beat the Saints to a loan for the Citizens’ ace, it would be a great addition, as he has a lot of potential.
He would likely sit behind Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk and Bijol, if the latter is signed but it is important to have depth in the top-flight, as injuries can absolutely decimate teams, which is particularly bad in a survival battle.
| Stats | Real Valladolid (La Liga) | Lens (Ligue 1) |
| Matches | 12 | 10 |
| Ground duels won | 64.9% | 71.7% |
| Aerial duels won | 70.5% | 76.7% |
| Minutes played | 864 | 686 |
Bah is a very promising defender and made 12 appearances for Real Valladolid in La Liga before making the move to the Etihad and subsequently being loaned to the French outfit, Lens.
He featured 10 times in Ligue 1, so he has a season of top-flight experience under his belt, which could come in handy for Farke’s side if he needed to step in.
At a height of 6 ft 5, he would be an imposing figure at the back for the newly-promoted outfit when called upon, and surely the promise of elite football, rather than the Championship, would make the LS11 side a better destination.
