Newcastle United has reportedly submitted a bid of around €10 million (£8.3 million) to acquire Juma Bah, the highly-rated 18-year-old centre-back from Real Valladolid.

According to SportItalia, the Sierra Leone youth international has caught the attention of top clubs with his impressive performances in La Liga this season.

Bah, a right-footed defender, has made seven starts in the Spanish top flight so far and earned the Player of the Match award in his recent outing against Valencia.

His exceptional talent has also drawn interest from Premier League giants Manchester City and Chelsea. However, Newcastle stands out as the only club to have made a formal offer at this stage.

Real Valladolid is reportedly open to selling the young talent in the January transfer window but is said to be seeking a higher transfer fee.

If Newcastle secures the deal, it could mark a significant step in their efforts to strengthen their defensive lineup and reinforce their youth talent pool. Meanwhile, fans in Sierra Leone are closely following Bah’s rising career, which continues to shine on the international stage.