Man City sensation Oscar Bobb in advanced talks to agree ‘big-money’ deal – sources
Man City sensation Oscar Bobb is in advanced talks over a new deal at the club, sources have told Football Insider.
The 20-year-old has made his senior breakthrough at the Etihad Stadium this season and has impressed for Pep Guardiola’s side.
Bobb scored a vital winner against Newcastle last month and got his first Premier League start in the win over Brentford earlier this week (20 February).
It is believed talks are now advanced over a “big-money” new agreement for the senior Norway international.
A well-placed source has told Football Insider that there is a willingness from all parties to get his new deal signed, sealed and delivered soon.
Oscar Bobb set for huge Man City pay rise as new deal close
Bobb’s current deal is set to expire in June 2026.
He has come through the youth ranks at Man City after leaving his native Norway in 2019.
The attacker only made his senior debut for City in September after starring for the club’s age group sides in recent years.
He has now made 16 appearances across all competitions in the 2023-24 campaign, notching two goals and two assists.
Bobb made his senior international debut in October 2023 and notched his first goal in a friendly against the Faroe Islands in November.
The youngster is just the latest talent to make the grade in Guardiola’s first team after coming through the ranks, joining the likes of Phil Foden, Rico Lewis and the departed Cole Palmer.
Man City sit second in the Premier League and are four points adrift of leaders Liverpool with a game in hand on their title rivals.
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