Exclusive: Oscar Bobb is attracting interest from Premier League clubs but he may be too important to let go | OneFootball

Oscar Bobb had an injury ravaged 24/25 season. After suffering a fractured leg on the eve of Manchester City’s 24/25 campaign, the Norwegian international only made 4 appearances in all competitions last season. He also played one game for Manchester City’s EDS side. Bobb will be hoping that the FIFA Club World Cup can be a springboard for him to set himself up for the 25/26 season.

But will Oscar Bobb be a Manchester City player for next season? Esteemed Kompany sources have discovered that a host of Premier League clubs have an interest in signing Bobb on loan for next season. Despite this, it is hard to see Manchester City sanctioning a loan move for Oscar Bobb given his homegrown status and obvious talent and potential.

A host of Premier League clubs have an interest in bringing in Oscar Bobb on loan.

Esteemed Kompany sources have learned that five Premier League clubs have an interest in signing Oscar Bobb on loan for next season. The clubs are believed to be Sunderland, Brentford, Bournemouth, Everton, and Burnley. It has also been revealed by Esteemed Kompany sources that Manchester City could potentially sanction a loan move for Bobb to allow him to play regular first-team football. Bournemouth are believed to be eager to bring in Oscar Bobb to add more quality to their attack.

As of right now, it appears unlikely that Manchester City would sanction a loan move for Bobb.

The hope for next season is that Oscar Bobb can remain injury free. If he can, he could build on the promise he displayed during the 23/24 season. The 24/25 season promised to be his breakout campaign before injury struck. If he can stay fit and impress during the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, it could set him up for a breakthrough 25/26 season.

Given how talented a player Oscar Bobb is, it is no surprise to learn that several Premier League clubs have an interest in signing him on loan. But looking at Manchester City’s current homegrown player situation, it would seem unlikely that Manchester City would Bobb leave on loan for next season. Given his age, Oscar Bobb would be considered a homegrown player in Manchester City’s Premier League and UEFA Champions League squads. Given that there are doubts over the future’s of Jack Grealish and John Stones, Bobb may have an important role to play in Manchester City’s squad composition. Based on that situation, it’s hard to see City letting Bobb go out on loan.

It isn’t a surprise to see clubs have an interest in bringing in Oscar Bobb on loan. He is an extremely talented player who needs games and minutes to develop further. But it does seem unlikely that Manchester City will let Bobb leave on loan. He’s too important to City’s squad composition and could be an important player in Pep Guardiola’s squad for next season.