Fulham Close to Signing Manchester City's Oscar Bobb as Winger
Fulham are on the cusp of securing a major transfer coup in the form of Oscar Bobb, the 22-year-old winger currently plying his trade at Manchester City. According to sources, Marco Silva's side have reached an agreement with the Premier League club over the deal, pending a medical and some final negotiations.
Bobb has struggled for regular playing time under Pep Guardiola since joining City in January, and it appears he is now looking to leave the Etihad Stadium behind. The winger has featured just 15 times for City this season without scoring, and his lack of action suggests that his future at the club is uncertain.
The Manchester City manager himself seemed resigned to Bobb's departure when questioned about the situation on Saturday, stating that "I think so" would like to leave the club, although Guardiola also acknowledged that there are still some discussions taking place. Meanwhile, Fulham fans can be thrilled to learn that Bobb has been making a name for himself with Norway in international competitions this year.
Fulham's interest in Bobb was confirmed when the Cottagers made a reported £28m bid to sign PSV Eindhoven forward Ricardo Pepi earlier on. The signing of Bobb would mark a significant coup for Silva, who has overseen an impressive run of form from his team in recent weeks.
The 22-year-old's potential addition to Fulham could provide the Cottagers with the width and pace they have been seeking all season. With compatriot Sander Berge already at the club, Bobb would bring a new dimension to Silva's attack, potentially solving some of the problems that have plagued his team in recent games.
The news is likely to be a welcome boost for Fulham fans who have grown accustomed to seeing their side dominate possession but struggle to create scoring opportunities. If Bobb can settle into the team and contribute regularly, it could prove to be a major turning point in the season.
For Manchester City, however, Bobb's departure will leave them with another player to adapt to the changing landscape at the club. It remains to be seen how Guardiola will adjust his tactics without the 22-year-old winger in the mix, but one thing is certain: Fulham are set to sign a talented and experienced addition who could help propel their team towards a top-seven finish this season.
Fulham are on the cusp of securing a major transfer coup in the form of Oscar Bobb, the 22-year-old winger currently plying his trade at Manchester City. According to sources, Marco Silva's side have reached an agreement with the Premier League club over the deal, pending a medical and some final negotiations.
Bobb has struggled for regular playing time under Pep Guardiola since joining City in January, and it appears he is now looking to leave the Etihad Stadium behind. The winger has featured just 15 times for City this season without scoring, and his lack of action suggests that his future at the club is uncertain.
The Manchester City manager himself seemed resigned to Bobb's departure when questioned about the situation on Saturday, stating that "I think so" would like to leave the club, although Guardiola also acknowledged that there are still some discussions taking place. Meanwhile, Fulham fans can be thrilled to learn that Bobb has been making a name for himself with Norway in international competitions this year.
Fulham's interest in Bobb was confirmed when the Cottagers made a reported £28m bid to sign PSV Eindhoven forward Ricardo Pepi earlier on. The signing of Bobb would mark a significant coup for Silva, who has overseen an impressive run of form from his team in recent weeks.
The 22-year-old's potential addition to Fulham could provide the Cottagers with the width and pace they have been seeking all season. With compatriot Sander Berge already at the club, Bobb would bring a new dimension to Silva's attack, potentially solving some of the problems that have plagued his team in recent games.
The news is likely to be a welcome boost for Fulham fans who have grown accustomed to seeing their side dominate possession but struggle to create scoring opportunities. If Bobb can settle into the team and contribute regularly, it could prove to be a major turning point in the season.
For Manchester City, however, Bobb's departure will leave them with another player to adapt to the changing landscape at the club. It remains to be seen how Guardiola will adjust his tactics without the 22-year-old winger in the mix, but one thing is certain: Fulham are set to sign a talented and experienced addition who could help propel their team towards a top-seven finish this season.
... I mean, they're already playing some solid football under Silva, so it's hard to imagine what a difference one player would make 
. And £28m for Pepi last month? That's a big spend, but maybe Fulham think Bobb will be worth the investment 
. Either way, Bobb's got a lot of potential, and if he can find his footing in the Premier League, he could be a real threat to teams 
I'm so over people thinking Fulham is getting a huge coup by signing Bobb from Manchester City... Newsflash: he's been benchwarm-ing for Pep Guardiola all season! 
If Fulham can't even get him regular playing time, what makes them think they're upgrading their squad? 
And don't even get me started on the £28m bid for Pepi... that's just a rip-off 
He was always coming on as a sub, not getting much playing time... maybe they didn't see him in the right role? I mean, Bobb's skills would be wasted if he's just a 5th or 6th option off the bench. And now that Fulham are signing him, it'll be interesting to see how he fits into their team 
! they need someone like oscar bobb to give them that extra oomph on the wings. he's been struggling at man city but i think he'll do great here. and let's be real, fulham fans have been waiting ages for some decent width in attack so this is a dream come true 
. also, £28m is not bad at all for bobb, i think it's a steal considering the talent he's got. now we just gotta wait and see how silva adapts him into the team 
he's such a great player and im sure hes gonna be a game changer for the team we've been watching him play for man city and he always seems so talented but hasnt gotten much playing time 
let's hope he settles in quickly and starts scoring goals for us soon 
! Cant w8 2 c how he'd fit in w/ Sander Berge tho 
Just read about Oscar Bobb potentially joining Fulham FC! 
for the Cottagers if they can make it happen 
. Plus, he'd bring some fresh pace to their attack alongside Sander Berge 
. Fingers crossed it all works out for Fulham fans this season! 
he's been struggling to get game time under pep but now maybe this is his chance to shine elsewhere. fulham's fans must be going wild with excitement! 
bobb's had his chance at man city and blew it, now he's gonna come to us and expect to start straight away? 
i wish him all the best tho, cant wait to see him play for fulham & hopefully score some goals 
especially with him having experience playing for norway in international competitions this year. i think it's a great move for the cotterers, they've been struggling to create scoring opportunities but bobb's speed and agility could definitely bring some life to their attack 
fulham fans are gonna love having him play alongside sander berge they'll prob create all sorts of scoring chances 4 the team and maybe even sneak into top 7 with this signing