Fulham have opened concrete talks with Manchester City over a permanent move for Oscar Bobb, with a proposal worth around £35 million currently on the table. Negotiations are ongoing, and the London club are pushing to reach an agreement as they look to add creativity and depth to their attack.
SoftFootball previously reported that Bobb had emerged as a likely January exit, especially with City reshaping their forward options. The situation has developed quickly, partly due to outside interest. Borussia Dortmund have been tracking Bobb since December and remain keen, though they are yet to decide whether to submit a formal bid.
Their interest was earlier highlighted by SoftFootball, with discussions centering around a possible loan structure before Fulham moved decisively with a permanent offer, as reported by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account.
Fabrizio Romano posted:
EXCLUSIVE: Fulham in talks to sign Oscar Bobb on permanent deal from Man City.
Proposal around £35m on the table and being negotiated with #MCFC.
Borussia Dortmund remain keen since December, set to decide about bidding or not soon.
For Bobb, the move could offer a much-needed reset. The 22-year-old Norwegian has struggled to build momentum at City due to a mix of injuries and fierce competition.
A leg bone fracture early in the 2024/25 season, followed by a hamstring problem, severely disrupted his rhythm. His last appearance came in a Carabao Cup outing against Brentford in December, and opportunities since then have been limited.
Pep Guardiola’s recent comments only added fuel to speculation around Bobb’s future. When asked about the winger’s absence from the squad for City’s Champions League clash with Bodø/Glimt, the manager gave a remark that was widely interpreted as a signal that Bobb is no longer central to City’s immediate plans.
He stated plainly:
He says he’s not fit, so he’s not fit.
Fulham see Bobb as a player who can thrive with regular minutes. His ability to operate on either flank or as an attacking midfielder fits well with Marco Silva’s flexible system, and the club believe a stable role could help him rediscover the form that once marked him out as one of City’s brightest prospects.
Manchester City, meanwhile, appear open to a permanent sale. With new attacking additions and strong depth already in place, cashing in on Bobb now could suit their long-term squad planning. Talks are ongoing, and with Dortmund still hovering, the next few days could prove decisive.
