Too pricey overall: BVB put Oscar Bobb signing on hold | OneFootball

Just before the turn of the year, it seemed as if the transfer of Oscar Bobb from Manchester City to Borussia Dortmund was merely a formality, after both clubs reportedly reached a basic agreement regarding the terms. However, things have been quiet on this front in recent days. This is not by chance, as BVB is no longer pursuing Bobb's signing with urgency.

Although the transfer of Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth to Manchester City is increasingly taking shape and could be completed this week, Bobb's move to Dortmund will not follow directly as was expected around New Year's.

According to Sport Bild, BVB's management has indeed discussed the potential signing of the Norwegian national player intensively, but for economic reasons, they have not pursued it further. Bobb, who wants to play more than he has at Man City, especially with the 2026 World Cup in mind, would be too expensive according to Sport Bild, with a total package of transfer fee, salary, and agent fees amounting to about 70 million euros.

Summer Transfer Budget at 30 Million Euros

Although the Bobb transfer has been put on hold for now, it is by no means ruled out that the 22-year-old offensive player could still end up in Dortmund during the winter transfer window, which ends on February 2nd. Since only a loan until the end of the season is initially planned, the risk for Borussia would be manageable, and if Bobb were to make a significant impact, a transfer fee of 30 million euros, which is on the table as a purchase option, would be a justifiable investment.

However, this would also exhaust the summer transfer budget, which according to current information from Sport Bild, is expected to be around 30 million euros, although it could significantly increase through player departures.

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