Southampton, Championship rivals of Leeds United, are also interested in Juma Bah and are believed to be the frontrunners at this stage for a loan move for the 2025-26 campaign. Bah, a 19-year-old Sierra Leone international, was signed by Manchester City in January from La Liga side Real Valladolid for around £5 million and was subsequently loaned to Ligue 1 outfit RC Lens. He has since returned to City, who are reportedly planning to loan him out again to ensure he continues to receive regular first-team football.