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5 days ago
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Exclusive: Oscar Bobb is attracting interest from Premier League clubs but he may be too important to let go
Exclusive: Oscar Bobb is attracting interest from Premier League clubs but he may be too important to let go Oscar Bobb had an injury ravaged 24/25 season. After suffering a fractured leg on the eve of Manchester City's 24/25 campaign, the Norwegian international only made 4 appearances in all competitions last season. He also played one game for Manchester City's EDS side. Bobb will be hoping that the FIFA Club World Cup can be a springboard for him to set himself up for the 25/26 season. But will Oscar Bobb be a Manchester City player for next season? Esteemed Kompany sources have discovered that a host of Premier League clubs have an interest in signing Bobb on loan for next season. Despite this, it is hard to see Manchester City sanctioning a loan move for Oscar Bobb given his homegrown status and obvious talent and potential. A host of Premier League clubs have an interest in bringing in Oscar Bobb on loan. Esteemed Kompany sources have learned that five Premier League clubs have an interest in signing Oscar Bobb on loan for next season. The clubs are believed to be Sunderland, Brentford, Bournemouth, Everton, and Burnley. It has also been revealed by Esteemed Kompany sources that Manchester City could potentially sanction a loan move for Bobb to allow him to play regular first-team football. Bournemouth are believed to be eager to bring in Oscar Bobb to add more quality to their attack. A host of Premier League clubs have an interest in signing Oscar Bobb on loan for next season. As of right now, it appears unlikely that Manchester City would sanction a loan move for Bobb. The hope for next season is that Oscar Bobb can remain injury free. If he can, he could build on the promise he displayed during the 23/24 season. The 24/25 season promised to be his breakout campaign before injury struck. If he can stay fit and impress during the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, it could set him up for a breakthrough 25/26 season. Advertisement Given how talented a player Oscar Bobb is, it is no surprise to learn that several Premier League clubs have an interest in signing him on loan. But looking at Manchester City's current homegrown player situation, it would seem unlikely that Manchester City would Bobb leave on loan for next season. Given his age, Oscar Bobb would be considered a homegrown player in Manchester City's Premier League and UEFA Champions League squads. Given that there are doubts over the future's of Jack Grealish and John Stones, Bobb may have an important role to play in Manchester City's squad composition. Based on that situation, it's hard to see City letting Bobb go out on loan. It isn't a surprise to see clubs have an interest in bringing in Oscar Bobb on loan. He is an extremely talented player who needs games and minutes to develop further. But it does seem unlikely that Manchester City will let Bobb leave on loan. He's too important to City's squad composition and could be an important player in Pep Guardiola's squad for next season.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Esteemed Kompany Young Player of the Season for Manchester City
There was a host of young players who impressed at times for Manchester City this season. James McAtee had his moments when allowed to play over the second half of this season. Abdukodir Khusanov showed that he has the makings of a fine centre-back after arriving at Manchester City in January. But when looking for which young player was the best performed for City during the 24/25 season, there is one stand-out candidate. That is Nico O'Reilly. The young attacking midfielder is Esteemed Kompany's young player of the 24/25 season for Manchester City. Nico O'Reilly brought control, stability and a whole lot more to Manchester City's play. The biggest compliment that you can give Nico O'Reilly came from Pep Guardiola himself. Speaking before Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final win over Nottingham Forest the City manager explained that O'Reilly has helped bring control and stability to his team's play. Considering that O'Reilly is an attacking midfielder who was asked to step in at left-back, Pep Guardiola's words were a fine tribute to Nico O'Reilly's play. The young midfielder stepped in at left-back and added another dimension to Manchester City's play. His attacking runs from left-back did help his team. O'Reilly was a key player in Manchester City's run to the FA Cup final. He also helped Manchester City secure Champions League football for next season. Advertisement Nico O'Reilly's breakout performance came in Manchester City's 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final win over Bournemouth. The youngster came on at halftime of that game at the Vitality Stadium. He helped turn a 1-nil halftime deficit into a 2-1 victory. He added two assists on that day and his performance was the perfect encapsulation of him as a player. His power, pace and technical ability turned that particular game. It also showed what type of player he could become in time. From there, Nico O'Reilly's stature and confidence grew. He scored a crucial game at Goodison Park for his team in their 2-nil win over Everton in April. His ability to ghost into the box from midfield was key on that day. His goal set up a crucial win for Pep Guardiola's side. Those three points at Goodison Park were crucial to Manchester City's successful bid to secure Champions League football for next season. Nico O'Reilly played a key part in that. Nico O'Reilly is the Esteemed Kompany Young Player of the Season for Manchester City. Manchester City have found a player in Nico O'Reilly. The closing stages of this season were a coming out party of sorts for Nico O'Reilly. During the closing stages of this season he showed that could develop into a fine player for Manchester City. The fact that he did it at left-back speaks volumes. Nico O'Reilly is an attacking midfielder and that's likely where his future lies. But to step in at left-back speaks volumes of O'Reilly's temperament and talent. He stepped up when his team needed him the most and that's an attribute that will set him up well for the future. Nico O'Reilly is the Esteemed Kompany Young Player of the Season for Manchester City. In truth, there was no other contender. That's how impressive Nico O'Reilly was late in the 24/25 season. It's a credit to him that he seized his opportunity and became an important player for Pep Guardiola's side at a crucial point of the 24/25 season.
BBC News
16-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
City have 'incredible pedigree' at Wembley - Fan Q&A
Our Manchester City fan contributor was asked three questions before the FA Cup final:How confident are you that City can win the trophy and what would it mean?Who will be your game-changer?Who or what concerns you most about Crystal Palace?This is what Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany, external had to say...
BBC News
09-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Why Man City will make the top five and what happens if they don't...
With the race for Champions League football reaching the final few hurdles, we asked our fan contributors of five clubs involved to let us know if their team will make the top five and if not, what happens is what Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany, external had to say...
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Exclusive: Al-Ittihad are pushing hard to sign Ederson but could Guardiola convince him to stay at City?
It was revealed by Esteemed Kompany sources at the beginning of March that City's number-one keeper, Ederson, was likely to leave the club this summer. Since that moment every indication is that the Brazilian international will find a new club this summer. Now it has further been revealed by Esteemed Kompany sources that Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad are pushing hard to sign Ederson. But Pep Guardiola could be willing to keep Ederson at the club it has further been revealed. Al-Ittihad are pushing to sign Ederson this summer. Esteemed Kompany sources have revealed that Al-Ittihad is prepared to pay between €22-25 million to sign Ederson this summer. Furthermore, it has also been revealed that the Saudi Pro League club are prepared to offer City's number-one keeper a lucrative three-year deal to sign for them. Esteemed Kompany sources have also learned that there are other Saudi Pro League clubs eager to sign Ederson. Lastly, Esteemed Kompany has also learned that Pep Guardiola could be eager to retain Ederson's services for next season. Al-Ittihad appear to en eager to sign Ederson this summer. Perhaps the time is right for Ederson to leave Manchester City this summer. Ederson has been a major contributor to Manchester City ever since he arrived at the club. He will likely go down as Manchester City's greatest-ever goalkeeper based on his contribution to the club. But perhaps this summer may be the right time for him to depart Manchester City. Advertisement Manchester City are set to continue their rebuild this summer. If Ederson leaves they will be in the market for a new number-one keeper. But looking at Ederson's 24/25 season perhaps the time is now for him to leave the club. He has battled injury issues throughout the season. This has seen his form fluctuate. He only recently returned from injury for City's 1-win over Wolves. Maybe the writing is on the wall for Ederson. A lucrative offer from Al-Ittihad, or any other Saudi Pro League club may not come around again this summer. So everything could be lining up for Ederson to get a big money move to play out the final stages of his career. Understandably, Pep Guardiola may want to keep Ederson at the club for next season. Ederson is crucial to Manchester City's play. But this summer may be the ideal time for the Brazilian international to leave City based on Al-Ittihad's offer and what it could mean for the Brazilian international.
