From City to Fulham: Oscar Bob’s £27m London Move Tightens City’s Wing Line and Teases Marmoush’s City Future

Transfer Details

Manchester City have agreed to sell Oscar Bob to Fulham for £27 million, including a 20% sell-on clause and a City option to match future offers. The 22-year-old winger is set to undergo medicals ahead of sealing the move to Craven Cottage.

Context and Implications

The deal could influence Omar Marmoush's future at City, as Borussia Dortmund had previously shown interest in signing the Norwegian international for more playing time, with exploratory discussions about a loan at around £30 million. If Bob completes the move, Marmoush’s chances for regular minutes could improve in west London.

Bob has been limited by injury this season, missing much of last year due to a leg fracture, and has appeared in 15 matches across all competitions with a single Premier League goal.

The City hierarchy reportedly wants to maintain a cohesive squad across all competitions, and the sale of Bob would remove depth from the wings while preserving flexibility for other fronts.

City will keep a squad capable of competing on multiple fronts, and the timing of Bob’s departure could influence Marmoush’s path at Manchester City, should he stay. If Marmoush stays, he would face stiff competition for minutes from other wingers in a crowded West London landscape.

Punchline 1: If transfers were coffee, this one would be a bold double espresso—kick, but you’ll need a nap afterwards.

Punchline 2: And remember, in football as in life, the bench is just a polite way of saying “you’re here for the next episode.”