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Fulham close in on winger signing from City

Fulham are expecting Oscar Bobb to undergo a medical today, with a permanent transfer from Manchester City agreed between the clubs. The deal, valued at £27m, includes a 20 per cent sell on clause, while City have also secured matching rights should Fulham later receive an offer, according to Sky Sports.

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This structure underlines City’s continued belief in the player’s long term value, even as they sanction his exit. For Fulham, the focus has been clear and deliberate, moving early to secure a replacement following Adama Traore’s departure to West Ham.

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Deal details and squad planning

Fulham’s priority this window has been to add another winger, and Bobb fits the profile they have targeted, young, technically strong and capable of operating across the front line. The club’s recruitment work does not stop there. Talks are ongoing with PSV Eindhoven regarding striker Ricardo Pepi, while discussions with Udinese continue over midfielder Arthur Attra.

Internally, there is confidence that this business reflects a coherent plan rather than reactive spending, with Bobb viewed as a player ready for regular Premier League minutes.

Strategic exit for City

From Manchester City’s perspective, this move allows Bobb a clearer pathway to first team football, while safeguarding future upside through clauses built into the agreement. It is a deal that serves both clubs’ interests at this stage of the season.

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This feels like a statement of intent rather than a stop gap solution. Losing Adama Traore left a clear gap, and the club have moved decisively to address it with a player many supporters believe has been waiting for the chance to shine.

There is genuine buzz around Craven Cottage at the idea of adding a winger with Bobb’s flair and intelligence. Fans see this as smart recruitment, a player hungry to prove himself, stepping out of City’s shadow and into a side that will trust him with responsibility. The £27m fee feels ambitious but justified, especially with the sell on clause reflecting wider market realities.

Supporters are also encouraged by the wider picture. Talks for a striker and midfielder suggest Fulham are not settling. There is optimism that this window could elevate the squad from stability towards something more adventurous. For fans, this deal symbolises ambition, belief and a club that knows exactly what it wants.