Oscar Bobb is expected to join German giants Borussia Dortmund on loan for the remainder of the season, according to reports in Germany.
Bobb remains highly regarded by Guardiola and club officials, but his path to consistent first-team minutes has been complicated by fitness concerns and increasing competition across City’s forward line.
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The Norway international endured a frustrating 2024/25 campaign when he suffered a broken leg in the first week of the Premier League season, having been sidelined for much of the year after an impressive pre-season campaign.
Most recently, Bobb came off early in City’s Carabao Cup quarter-final against Brentford with a hamstring problem, further disrupting his rhythm at a crucial stage of the season.
Off the pitch, Bobb’s future has been the subject of growing transfer rumors, with Crystal Palace heavily linked with a move in January and reports suggesting Manchester City would be open to offers for the winger amid wider interest from Premier League clubs.
Now, according to German news outlet SPORT1, Dortmund is close to completing a loan deal for Oscar Bobb from Manchester City until the end of the season.
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However, it needs to be stressed that the deal will only be fully finalized once Antoine Semenho completes his move from Bournemouth to the Etihad Stadium, with the Ghanaian widely expected to be a City player by the end of the weekend.
For Oscar Bob, it was also highlighted that Dortmund could have the opportunity to turn their initial loan deal into a permanent transfer in the summer, with reports pointing to a purchase option of €30m.
If the deal is completed, the move would provide Bobb with a familiar route, with Dortmund having a strong track record of developing young talent in high-pressure environments, while City would benefit from the player’s regular playing time without having to cut ties immediately.
Antoine Semenho’s expected arrival at Manchester City would also ease short-term attacking concerns while giving Oscar Bobb a chance to rebuild fitness and stay away from the intense scrutiny of Guardiola’s rotation system.
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Now, much depends on the finalization of City’s future operations and Bobb’s recovery timetable. If all goes well, the loan move could prove to be a crucial step in deciding whether the Norwegian’s long-term future returns to the Etihad Stadium.
