Manchester City attacker Oscar Bobb has been linked with a move away from the club this month, with Fulham closing in on signing him.
Oscar Bobb has fallen down the pecking order at Manchester City since the arrival of Antoine Semenyo. The youngster has been mulling over leaging the English club to play more often. Sitting on the bench at Manchester City at this stage of his career would be disappointing for him.
According to an update by reputed German journalist Florian Plettenberg, the 22-year-old has already agreed personal terms with Fulham, and a deal could be close now. The West London club is expected to sign the 22-year-old attacker in a £35-40 million deal.
They need more quality and depth in the attacking unit, and the Norwegian winger could be useful for them. He has shown his quality in the Premier League with Manchester City. The player is highly rated across the country, and he has a bright future. He is young enough to develop further, and regular football at the London club could bring out the best in him.
Manchester City should cash in on Oscar Bobb
Meanwhile, Manchester City will not be able to offer him regular opportunities, and it makes sense for them to cash in on Oscar Bobb and use the funds to improve the other areas of the squad. £35-£40 million for an unwanted player is a lot of money, and Manchester City are unlikely to stand in his way.
It will be interesting to see whether the 22-year-old can complete the move quickly and return to focusing on his football. He will look to establish himself as a key player for the West London club.
Fulham have done quite well this season, and they could finish in a respectable position. The Cottagers will look to sustain their current run of form until the end of the season, and they need quality players to do so.
Bobb could be a key player for them. He is capable of operating on either flank, and he will add pace and creativity to the team. If he manages to fulfil his potential, he could easily justify the £35-40 million investment.
