OGC Nice overtake Lyon in race to sign Manchester City’s Juma Bah | OneFootball

According to a report from L’Équipe, OGC Nice have taken pole position in the race to sign Manchester City defender Juma Bah (19) on loan. The teenager has become a target for French clubs after a successful six-month spell in Ligue 1 with RC Lens last season.

Olympique Lyonnais had looked to be the favourites to secure his services for the 2025/26 season. Especially since it has been reported that Lyon will take a player on loan for free from the Premier League side, as part of Rayan Cherki’s €42 million move to Manchester. However, L’Équipe writes that Lyon are focusing on extending Clinton Mata (32) contract, with the defender’s current deal set to expire in 2026.

Nice have stolen into the lead, and are confident that they can agree a deal quickly. Bah, reportedly, would be keen to play for Les Aiglons, where there is the possibility of playing European football in the UEFA Champions League (if Nice can find a way past the qualifying rounds).

GFFN | Nick Hartland