Manchester City are reportedly willing to sanction the departure of young winger Oscar Bobb during the January transfer window, with a fee in the region of £30 million considered acceptable.
Pep Guardiola’s Side Ready to Accept Bid for Academy Product Bobb
The 22-year-old Norwegian international finds himself facing an uncertain future at the Etihad Stadium after a sharp decrease in playing time.
Despite starting the club’s first three matches of the campaign, Bobb has since fallen down the pecking order.
A recent hamstring injury has further limited his involvement, with his last appearance coming in a Carabao Cup tie in December.
Former Manchester City financial advisor Stefan Borson exclusively explained to Football Insider that the club has a recent history of selling such talents for significant sums.
“The going rate has been between £30-40m for these sorts of players at City,” Borson stated.
He highlighted the particular nature of Bobb’s situation, noting the high hopes placed on him at the season’s start.
Borson described Bobb’s trajectory as “almost quite a sad situation,” referencing the player’s promising form last season and subsequent struggle to reclaim a consistent role.
“You get very few chances in a club like City,” Borson added, emphasizing the ruthless nature of competing at the highest level.
“If you’re a young player coming through, you don’t get many chances.”
Borussia Dortmund are currently leading the race for his signature, though a final agreement remains pending. Any sale would represent almost pure profit for City, as Bobb joined their academy system in 2019.
Since his senior debut in 2023, Bobb has made 47 appearances for the champions, contributing three goals and four assists.
His potential departure underscores the intense competition within Pep Guardiola’s squad and the club’s ability to generate substantial funds from its academy products.
