Newcastle United are reportedly keen on signing 21-year-old Manchester City prospect Oscar Bobb this summer.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Newcastle United are interested in Oscar Bobb. However, the Tyneside outfit will face competition from German outfit Borussia Dortmund for the 21-year-old Manchester City prospect.
The Norway international is highly rated at Manchester City, and he has a bright future ahead of himself. However, he needs regular game time to continue his development, and Manchester City might not be able to provide him with that opportunity.
The Premier League champions have a squad well-stocked with top-class players, and it might be difficult for them to accommodate youngsters on a regular basis. It remains to be seen whether Newcastle United come forward with an offer for him in the coming weeks. They might be able to provide him with first-team assurances.
Bobb recently signed a £50,000-a-week contract with Manchester City in February, and he has five years left on his deal with them. Manchester City are under no pressure to let the Norway international leave, and Newcastle United might have to pay a premium to get the deal done.
The 21-year-old is a part of Manchester City’s pre season squad for the tour of United States, and it will be interesting to see if he can impress Pep Guardiola with his performances over the next few weeks. He will certainly hope to play more often in the first team next season.
Meanwhile, Manchester City have lost talented young players like Cole Palmer in recent years, and they will not want to go down a similar route with Oscar Bobb. They are also keen on keeping hold of James McAtee.
Oscar Bobb would be a long-term asset
Newcastle United are looking to build a squad for the future, and it is no surprise that they are keen on one of the best young players in England right now. The Norway international could develop into a key player for Newcastle, and regular football with the Magpies could accelerate his development.
Manchester City are one of the richest clubs in the world, and they do not need to raise funds by selling players. Newcastle United will find it difficult to convince them. Their only hope is if the player decides to force a move in search of regular playing time.
