'It's always been a dream' - Oscar Bobb sends Man City transfer message amid Chelsea and Newcastle links

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Oscar Bobb cited Phil Foden as a benchmark to break through at Manchester City as he rubbished any thoughts of leaving. Bobb enjoyed a standout season at the club last year in his first full year training under Pep Guardiola, being trusted in big games and scoring his first Premier League goal in a crucial win at Newcastle.

The 21-year-old also saw increasing recognition for his country and scored his first goal at international level. Guardiola gave the player a few starts after his dramatic winner at St James' Park but there had been a suggestion that he could be tempted away this summer.

Newcastle had been mentioned as a potential loan option while Chelsea had been talked up to coax him away from the Etihad as they did Cole Palmer last summer. ALSO READ: Pep Guardiola sets contract mood and earmarks first team role for fringe player ALSO READ: Guardiola gives De Bruyne 'leaving' verdict and Man City's transfer activity Bobb, though, is currently on tour with City in the United States and used a press conference to make clear how happy he is at the club and the Foden path that he is keen to follow. "I think playing for this manager has always been a dream," he said. "If I have to wait a bit longer to get more playing time I don't mind. "With Phil's talent there was no question he was going to break through.

It took some time, people said he should go and get playing time. He waited and it paid off."There has been times I thought it would be hard, but as soon as I got the smallest opportunity there are no other options.