Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing 22-year-old Manchester City attacker Oscar Bobb, who is also a target for Fulham.
Oscar Bobb has been linked with a move away from Manchester City this month after struggling for regular opportunities. Antoine Semenyo’s arrival has pushed the Norwegian international further down the pecking order. He needs to leave the club to play more often. Fulham are among the prospective suitors interested in signing the young winger.
According to Sports Boom, however, Newcastle United have now joined the race. The 22-year-old is likely to cost around £30 million, and it will be interesting to see where he has the talent to develop into a quality Premier League player.
Regular football at Fulham or Newcastle United could be ideal for Oscar Bobb. Both clubs have exciting projects, and he is likely to be tempted to join them. He should look to join a club with a clear, prominent role for him. He needs to play every week at this stage of his career.
Spurs also interested
Meanwhile, the report also claims that Tottenham are monitoring Oscar Bobb’s situation. It will be interesting to see if the North London club are willing to make a move before the January window. Manchester City are unlikely to stand in his way if the asking price is met.
Tottenham have the financial muscle to get the deal done, and they need more quality on the flanks after selling Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace. The Norwegian winger could be a solid long-term acquisition for them. Spurs could be a more attractive destination compared to the other two clubs. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Newcastle United and Fulham need more quality on the flanks as well. They need to add more unpredictability to the attacking unit. Fulham, in particular, are pushing for European football next season and the right moves in January could help them sustain their current run of form. It will be interesting to see if they can beat the other two clubs to his signature. Whoever ends up signing the 22-year-old could have a future star on their hands.