Man City's next Norwegian superstar has everything Pep Guardiola wants

Man City already have one Norwegian superstar but they might just have the makings of another in their ranks.

Erling Haaland is the talisman of this City team, taking them to the Treble last season with his goals and continuing to score at a rate of knots this term. He hit a hat-trick in the weekend win over Fulham taking his tally to six in four league matches thus far.

But the victory over the Cottagers also offered a glimpse of another Scandinavian sensation with Oscar Bobb catching the eye in his late cameo. It was a senior debut for the 20-year-old and while he played just a matter of minutes, he produced one lovely skilful turn on halfway, offering a glimpse into his talent.

City boss Pep Guardiola is a huge fan of the Norwegian and handed him game time during the summer tour to Asia. There was transfer interest in the youngster this summer but City were always keen to retain his services and he can expect more first-team minutes as the campaign progresses.

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While he has a long way to go anywhere close to the achievements of his countryman, there is no doubt that Bobb, who moved to the Etihad in 2019 from Oslo-based Vålerenga, has a bright future. His potential is part of the reason why City allowed Riyad Mahrez to depart even if Jeremy Doku's arrival has swelled the competition.

Bobb can play all across the frontline and caught the eye for the City Development squad last term with 17 assists in 25 appearances. The tail end of last season saw him in and around the senior set-up and an impressive summer on Under-21 duty for Norway and pre-season duty for City has propelled him into Guardiola's thinking, with the Catalan impressed by his showing against