Fulham in talks to sign Man City ace Oscar Bobb | OneFootball

Fulham have opened talks to sign Manchester City winger Oscar Bobb, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Fulham are exploring the possibility of bringing the 22-year-old talent to Craven Cottage as they look to bolster their attacking options, particularly with Adama Traore linked with an exit.

Fulham have enjoyed a decent campaign so far, with Marco Silva forced to work with what’s available.

The Portuguese tactician has done a brilliant job so far. Despite sitting 11th in the Premier League table, Fulham are just five points off fourth-placed Liverpool.

Securing Champions League football might be a step too far, but Fulham have a serious chance of qualifying for Europe this season.

Silva is keen to make sure his Fulham squad is in the best possible position to push for a top-seven finish, and the board has decided to back him this January.

Fulham are hoping to make Bobb their first winter addition and have even tabled a £35 million bid for the highly rated forward.

The Norwegian winger has struggled to establish himself in the Man City first team squad since coming up through the club’s revered academy.

Injuries have also impacted his development, with Bobb managing just 47 appearances for the senior team. However, that hasn’t stopped Fulham from exploring a deal.

Silva already has experience with rejuvenating players who flopped in previous clubs.

He has transformed the likes of Raul Jimenez and Emile Smith Rowe, and Bobb could be the latest to thrive under his leadership at Craven Cottage.

Bobb has made 15 appearances for Man City this season. Nine have come in the Premier League, but he has only been named in the starting XI five times.

With Antoine Semenyo coming in, the Norwegian’s battle for first-team minutes only gets more complicated.

Semenyo can play on either side of the frontline, and his arrival pushes Bobb further down the pecking order. Man City are also willing to sanction a permanent move for Bobb.

Fulham want to add more creativity and pace to their squad to reduce the burden on Smith Rowe and Harry Wilson. Bobb checks that box, and a change of scenery could do him the world of good.