Fulham are racing to register Manchester City winger Oscar Bobb before Friday’s midday deadline after a reported £27m agreement (20% sell-on). If completed, Bobb boosts Fulham’s wide threat and increases the likelihood they score at Old Trafford — punters may shorten odds on Fulham to score or target BTTS/handicap markets; registration rules mean his availability could still sway match-day markets. Time is running out.
Oscar Bobb transfer race: Deadline looms for Fulham
Fulham has agreed a fee of around £27million with Manchester City for winger Oscar Bobb, with a 20% sell-on clause included. The deal is hanging on personal terms and crucially on registering the player by midday on Friday to make him eligible for Sunday’s trip to Manchester United.
Chance to face United depends on registration
Manager Marco Silva wants Bobb available for the squad travelling to Old Trafford, but Premier League rules require a new signing to be registered by midday on the last working day before a fixture. With the deadline approaching, Fulham must complete paperwork and formalities quickly for any hope of a debut.
Squad context and transfer activity
Fulham has lost Adama Traore to West Ham this week for about £2million and have explored other wide options. The club has been linked to other names recently but say there are no plans to pursue former England winger Raheem Sterling this month. Bobb’s wages are not expected to be a stumbling block, but time is the main constraint.
Manager situation and further targets
Silva remains out of contract in the summer and is monitoring the squad’s direction before committing to a new deal. Fulham are also pursuing PSV striker Ricardo Pepi with only days left in the transfer window. The club heads to Old Trafford on the back of three wins in four matches, a run that could be strengthened by late additions.
Tactical impact and betting implications
If Bobb is registered in time, his pace and dribbling on the wing would bolster Fulham’s attacking options and make them more dangerous on the counter — a factor that could shift betting markets for the Manchester United vs Fulham clash. Punters should note that Bobb’s availability could shorten odds on Fulham to score, influence first-half/anytime scorer markets, and increase appeal of BTTS or handicap bets. Conversely, failure to register him preserves the current odds and squad balance.
Practical advice for bettors
Monitor official confirmation of Bobb’s registration before placing match bets. Late paperwork or an unsettled transfer could lead bookmakers to adjust prices rapidly; those seeking value should wait for club or league confirmation that he’s eligible.
OSCAR BOBB is in a race against time to register for Fulham and have a crack at Manchester United. The Manchester City winger has less than 24 hours to sign on the dotted line to face city rivals United - but is yet to agree personal terms. A fee of around £27million for the Norwegian...
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