Real Valladolid have accused young defender Juma Bah of breaching his contract after being tapped up by Manchester City and threatened legal action.

MANCHESTER City have been slammed over the potential signing of young defender Juma Bah. Spanish side Real Valladolid are accusing City of persuading Bah to buy out his own youth contract in order

Real Valladolid have threatened legal action against 18-year-old defender Juma Bah for terminating his contract with the La Liga side amid interest from Manchester City.

The statement went on to add: "The player's intention, supposedly supported and guided by Manchester City and his agent, has caused great disappointment and indignation within Real Valladolid, who welcomed Juma Bah with open arms and gave him the opportunity of a lifetime.

Real Valladolid have accused Manchester City of encouraging 18-year-old defender Juma Bah to break his contract after the player failed to attend training and deposited money to terminate his deal. The Spanish club claim City requested transfer negotiations on Tuesday before Bah informed them of his intention to unilaterally break his contract.

Manchester City are looking to press ahead with the signing of 18-year-old defender PLAYER_LINK|1283322|Abdulai Juma Bah despite a complaint by his current team Real Valladolid.