Manchester City are now assessing options in the transfer market following an injury to Oscar Bobb.
The 21-year-old has fractured a bone in his leg during training this week and will undergo medical examination to determine the extent of the issue.
Bobb has been a bright performer in pre-season and shone during the Community Shield win over Manchester United at the weekend, assisting Bernardo Silva’s late equaliser at Wembley.
The Norwegian’s displays during the summer had persuaded Pep Guardiola not to enter the transfer market to replace Julian Alvarez, who has joined Atletico Madrid in an £82m deal.
However, news of an extended absence for Bobb have prompted a rethink according to Fabrizio Romano, who has confirmed the Citizens could target an additional attacker before the deadline.
City have had a quiet transfer window with the signing of Savinho from Troyes the club’s only business to date. However, the Premier League champions have funds to invest having recouped £136m from player sales during the summer so far.
When is the Premier League’s transfer deadline?
The Premier League will close the transfer window on Friday, Aug. 30 at 11 p.m. BST.
When do Manchester City begin their Premier League campaign?
Manchester City’s defence of the Premier League title will get underway with a clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge this weekend.
Guardiola’s team take on Chelsea in the capital on Sunday 18th August, with kick-off scheduled for 16:30 BST.
The clash will see Guardiola face off against former assistant Enzo Maresca, who was appointed as head coach of Chelsea in the summer after leading Leicester City to promotion from the Championship in 2023/24. Both fixtures between Manchester City and Chelsea ended in draws last season, including a thrilling 4-4 encounter in West London.
