Fulham Close in on Oscar Bobb Move as Manchester City Winger's Future Becomes Uncertain.
Fulham are reportedly closing in on the signing of Manchester City winger Oscar Bobb, with sources suggesting that Marco Silva's side are close to reaching an agreement for the 22-year-old. This development comes as Bobb has fallen down the pecking order at City following the January arrival of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth.
Bobb, who has also had interest from Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund, has featured only 15 times for City this season without scoring, with his last appearance being in a Carabao Cup match against Brentford on December 17. His recent form and the increasing competition for places at the Etihad have led many to speculate about Bobb's future.
According to Pep Guardiola, who was asked about Bobb's desire to leave City during the manager's press conference after Saturday's win over Wolves, "I think so". However, it is unclear whether this statement indicates that Bobb wants to depart or if the manager was simply speculating on the winger's feelings towards his current club.
Fulham, meanwhile, have been enjoying a resurgence under Silva, who has led the Cottagers to six wins in their last seven Premier League games. With Bobb potentially joining the squad, they would unite him with compatriot Sander Berge at Craven Cottage and bolster their attacking options.
While Fulham's interest in Bobb was first reported earlier this week, it appears that talks are now on the verge of reaching a conclusion. However, City's stance on the matter remains unclear, and it is likely that the club will continue to resist any attempts to sell one of their most promising young players.
In related news, Fulham have also made a Β£28m bid for PSV Eindhoven forward Ricardo Pepi, adding further depth to Silva's squad.
Fulham are reportedly closing in on the signing of Manchester City winger Oscar Bobb, with sources suggesting that Marco Silva's side are close to reaching an agreement for the 22-year-old. This development comes as Bobb has fallen down the pecking order at City following the January arrival of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth.
Bobb, who has also had interest from Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund, has featured only 15 times for City this season without scoring, with his last appearance being in a Carabao Cup match against Brentford on December 17. His recent form and the increasing competition for places at the Etihad have led many to speculate about Bobb's future.
According to Pep Guardiola, who was asked about Bobb's desire to leave City during the manager's press conference after Saturday's win over Wolves, "I think so". However, it is unclear whether this statement indicates that Bobb wants to depart or if the manager was simply speculating on the winger's feelings towards his current club.
Fulham, meanwhile, have been enjoying a resurgence under Silva, who has led the Cottagers to six wins in their last seven Premier League games. With Bobb potentially joining the squad, they would unite him with compatriot Sander Berge at Craven Cottage and bolster their attacking options.
While Fulham's interest in Bobb was first reported earlier this week, it appears that talks are now on the verge of reaching a conclusion. However, City's stance on the matter remains unclear, and it is likely that the club will continue to resist any attempts to sell one of their most promising young players.
In related news, Fulham have also made a Β£28m bid for PSV Eindhoven forward Ricardo Pepi, adding further depth to Silva's squad.