Alex MacQuoid
Deal Gathers Pace for Norwegian Winger
Fulham are on the brink of securing Oscar Bobb from Manchester City, with talks progressing rapidly. The 22-year-old has found opportunities limited at the Etihad this season—especially since Antoine Semenyo’s January arrival.
Marco Silva’s side, fresh off a 2-1 win over Brighton, sit seventh in the Premier League. They’ve lost just once in their last seven matches, fueling their push for a top-half finish. Bobb’s potential move would reunite him with fellow Norwegian Sander Berge at Craven Cottage.
Guardiola Confirms Exit Talks
Pep Guardiola addressed the speculation after City’s victory over Wolves. “I know there are rumours, I know there are talks,” he said. “But I don’t know right now.” When pressed on whether Bobb wants to leave, the manager was blunt: “I think so.”
Bobb has made 15 appearances for City this season without finding the net. His last outing came on 17 December against Brentford in the Carabao Cup—cut short by injury within 20 minutes. A fractured leg sidelined him for most of last season, raising questions about his durability.
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Fulham’s Transfer Strategy Takes Shape
The Cottagers aren’t stopping at Bobb. They’ve also tabled a £28m bid for PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi, signaling their intent to bolster their attack. With Silva’s side climbing the table, the summer window could see further reinforcements.
Bobb, who helped Norway qualify for this summer’s World Cup, has drawn interest from Borussia Dortmund as well. But Fulham’s recent form—and the chance to link up with Berge—may tip the scales in their favor.
“I know there are rumours, I know there are talks. But I don’t know right now.”
— Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager