A few media stories going round that we are very interested in Oscar Bobb. I would take him in a heartbeat but cannot see Citeh repeating the same mistake they did in letting Palmer leave. Plus they have him tied down to a long term deal.

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1931473/Chelsea-Man-City-transfer-news-Oscar-Bobb-Cole-Palmer

 

Edited August 3, 20241 yr by Valerie

39 minutes ago, Valerie said:

 

Some of Ben Elton's finest work. No. His finest work. 

He's quality but I'm not sure if he's the sort of player we need at the minute, would rather we focus on getting a top striker in.

That being said he's very good and is pretty versatile.

Mudryk isn't even a quarter of the player Oscar Bobb is. 

We have Paez and Estevao coming next season anyway. 

Lets just buy City's academy at this point

1 hour ago, Sconnie Blue said:

We have Paez and Estevao coming next season anyway. 

Aye, roll on the 2025/26 season, then we see how good these wonderkids really are.

6 hours ago, axman2526 said:

Aye, roll on the 2025/26 season, then we see how good these wonderkids really are.

I say 26/27 at least...I really think they'll need time to settle in and not be dumped straight into the squad as its been reported.

13 hours ago, DidierDrogbalala said:

Lets just buy City's academy at this point

Would be an improvement on our team currently 🙄

15 hours ago, DidierDrogbalala said:

Lets just buy City's academy at this point

The only difference between ours and theirs is that they let talented players get first-team minutes as squad players more often. They have an ageing squad and they win most games so it's easy for them to chuck kids on for a few minutes or fill a vacancy.

Despite this, we've produced more key players (Mount, Gallagher, James vs just Foden) than them in the last 5 years. and way more useful 'squad' players (Abraham, Chalobah, Gilchrist, Hudson-Odoi, Hall) than them too.

Their academy is also primarily run for profit, they will happily sell Palmer or Bobb or even Phil Foden if it means financing the likes of Ruben Dias or Erling Haaland. They ultimately have the same "problem" as us in that respect.

 

 

Edited August 5, 20241 yr by SydneyChelsea

 

Oscar Bobb is facing up to four months on the sidelines after fracturing a leg in a non-contact incident in training on Wednesday. Can we still put in a cheeky bid for him? He totally fits our criteria now.

10 hours ago, TheCeleryKing said:

 

 

Oscar Bobb is facing up to four months on the sidelines after fracturing a leg in a non-contact incident in training on Wednesday. Can we still put in a cheeky bid for him? He totally fits our criteria now.

 

That may push City back into the transfer market. Neto would have been a good fit. 

sorry to read about Oscar Bobb. Hope he makes a speedy and full recovery. 

Portions of the fanbase want us to sign Bobb after city get their new winger.

I still don't quite know who this is to be honest.

2 hours ago, axman2526 said:

Portions of the fanbase want us to sign Bobb after city get their new winger.

Hell no! Where would he even play? He is a RW that needs loads of mins. Oscar Bobb, Mainoo & Sancho are three names that scare the sh*t out of me. Given a choice our SDs would buy all 3 without thinking of the fit, thank God UEFA have clamped down on us buying unlimited no of players. Those clowns love an “opportunity in the market”.

3 hours ago, markpitts said:

Hell no! Where would he even play? He is a RW that needs loads of mins. Oscar Bobb, Mainoo & Sancho are three names that scare the sh*t out of me. Given a choice our SDs would buy all 3 without thinking of the fit, thank God UEFA have clamped down on us buying unlimited no of players. Those clowns love an “opportunity in the market”.

And Bobb represents another "market opportunity"

With Paez and Enciso there is just simply no way.

33 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

With Paez and Enciso there is just simply no way.

Bobb is another right winger, same as Quenda, who we've already committed to signing, when we already have Palmer, Estevao and Neto for right wing ....

Something's got to give LOL

11 hours ago, Sexyfootball said:

Bobb is another right winger, same as Quenda, who we've already committed to signing, when we already have Palmer, Estevao and Neto for right wing ....

Something's got to give LOL

We’re failing to appreciate Maresca’s tactical nuances, and the need for depth at RW. Never forget, RW to this group is like a LB was to Roman - some things you just have to accept.

Edited December 27, 2025Dec 27 by PhilH930

On 26/12/2025 at 07:11, Sconnie Blue said:

With Paez and Enciso there is just simply no way.

Not sure that Paez or Enciso will ever play for us. But even removing them from contention we still have way too many wingers.