Softfootball understands that Fulham have now officially agreed to a £27 million deal to sign Manchester City winger Oscar Bobb, a move confirmed today by sports expert Fabrizio Romano via his official X account.
He posted:
Oscar Bobb to Fulham, here we go! Deal done for £27m package from Manchester City on permanent deal. Man City mantain 20% sell-on clause for Bobb future sale plus matching rights. Medical tests to follow. Exclusive story from last week, confirmed.
The 22-year-old Norwegian is expected in London on Thursday to complete his medical before finalising the switch to Craven Cottage.
Manchester City will retain a 20% sell-on clause and also matching rights on any future offers for Bobb, keeping a quiet eye on his progress. There is no buy-back clause in the agreement.
Following a recent report that Fulham are closing in on a £35m deal for Oscar Bobb, Fulham eventually got their man for £27m, the deal was influenced by Bobb’s recent injury record and limited minutes.
Things moved faster once City wrapped up the £64m signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth, which pretty much squeezed Bobb further down the pecking order.
Injuries have really slowed Bobb’s momentum over the last 18 months. A broken leg in August 2024 wiped out most of his 2024–25 season, and while he returned this campaign, he featured just 15 times across competitions. His last appearance came in December against Brentford, where he came off with a hamstring problem.
Despite that, Bobb has stayed relevant on the international scene, earning eight caps and helping Norway qualify for the 2026 World Cup, their first since 1998.
Fulham boss Marco Silva has driven the move, seeing Bobb as a smart, technical replacement after Adama Traore’s exit to West Ham. Able to play on either wing, he will battle Harry Wilson, Kevin, and Samuel Chukwueze for minutes.
Bobb joined City’s academy from Vålerenga in 2019 and showed flashes of real quality, including a standout showing in the 2024 Community Shield. At Fulham, this feels like a proper chance to restart things. Regular football, less pressure, and a World Cup coming up fast. Sometimes, a step sideways is actually a step forward.
