Man City target goes missing to push for a move to the Premier League champions, while his current club considers legal action.

Manchester City has been accused of influencing a player’s decision to skip training at his current club, Real Valladolid.

In a statement released on Wednesday, Real Valladolid alleged that Manchester City played a role in defender Juma Bah’s refusal to attend training and his attempt to unilaterally terminate his contract. The Spanish club claimed that they were in negotiations with Bah and his representatives earlier in the week, but the player failed to show up for training on Tuesday, leading to a formal response.

Juma Bah, who has made 12 La Liga appearances this season, recently became a permanent Real Valladolid player after they activated a purchase clause in his loan deal from AIK Freetown. However, the club expressed frustration and disappointment, accusing Manchester City of encouraging the 19-year-old Sierra Leonean to break his contract.

Real Valladolid revealed that Manchester City had formally requested negotiations for a potential transfer on Monday. The club also noted that Bah and his agent declined an opportunity to sign an improved contract with Valladolid, which would have increased his release clause.

The club has initiated disciplinary action against Bah and has warned Manchester City, the player, and his representatives of potential legal consequences. Valladolid also expressed their intent to defend their position through legal and sporting bodies.

Manchester City is reportedly interested in signing the young defender during the January transfer window, with plans to loan him out rather than integrate him into Pep Guardiola’s squad imm

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