German football giants Borussia Dortmund have reportedly entered the competition to sign Manchester City's young talent Oscar Bobb. This development comes as Pep Guardiola's side appears to be closing in on the signing of Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, a move that could pave the way for Bobb's departure from the Etihad.
Dortmund Emerge as Surprise Suitor for City Winger
According to renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Dortmund are among several clubs evaluating a potential move for the Norwegian international next month. This interest follows an initial report from Daily Mail Sport which revealed that Crystal Palace were also keen on the 20-year-old winger.
Manchester City are understood to be open to receiving offers for Bobb, who has recently returned to first-team training after suffering a hamstring injury. That setback occurred during City's Carabao Cup match against Brentford last Wednesday evening.
Semenyo's Imminent Arrival Could Trigger Bobb Exit
The potential transfer activity hinges on City's pursuit of Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo. The Premier League champions now seem to be in pole position to secure the Ghanaian forward, who has indicated his preference is to join Guardiola's project.
This prospective deal, valued at £65 million due to a release clause active in the January window's first fortnight, has altered the landscape. Manchester United had previously attempted to sign Semenyo, while Chelsea withdrew from the race once it became clear the player favoured a move to the Etihad. Liverpool and Tottenham have also shown past interest in the forward.
Daily Mail Sport further reported that Chelsea re-entered discussions on Monday evening, but City's appeal remains strong. Semenyo has scored eight goals in 16 appearances this season, building on an 11-goal campaign last term.
Bobb's City Future in the Balance
Oscar Bobb has made 15 appearances for Manchester City across all competitions this season, including nine in the Premier League, where he has registered one assist. His potential availability has now attracted serious attention from a number of clubs, with Dortmund's interest marking a significant escalation.
While Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has stated that Semenyo remains fully focused on his duties despite the transfer speculation, the same uncertainty now surrounds Bobb at City. The coming weeks will determine if the Norwegian's future lies in Manchester, London, or with the Bundesliga powerhouse in Dortmund.
