Manchester City are reportedly open to selling one of their attacking players this month, with a move to London on the cards.
Since signing Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth for £65m, the Ghana international has started all three matches since arriving from Bournemouth. His arrival has further crowded an attacking group already packed with options behind Erling Haaland.
Manager Pep Guardiola is a fan of rotating his players, but still tries to keep things streamlined to avoid anyone being sidelined. With eight attackers now competing for limited roles, a departure is highly likely - and it’s probably going to be one of Man City’s academy graduates.
Oscar Bobb’s gametime at Manchester City has been severely downgraded this season.placeholder image
Oscar Bobb’s gametime at Manchester City has been severely downgraded this season. | AFP via Getty Images
According to David Ornstein of the Athletic, the club are willing to listen to offers for winger Oscar Bobb. The 22-year-old emerged as a hot prospect last season before suffering a leg break that halted his momentum.
Bobb began the current campaign positively and made five Premier League starts, but fitness issues and selection decisions have limited his involvement - and now, he has not featured in the Premier League since November.
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Semenyo’s arrival has only pushed him even further down the pecking order at the Etihad, and the Norway international wants to get regular first-team football elsewhere.
Man City are understood to be seeking around £30m for Bobb. Interest has been registered from clubs in the Premier League, Germany and Portugal, though Transfermarkt currently values him at just under £22m, suggesting negotiations may be required to bridge the gap.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Bobb is already in talks with Fulham over a permanent move, with a deal potentially costing the west London club around £35m.
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