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RE: Canaries news - themaclad - 09-08-2024
Norwich have signed Ghanaian midfielder Amankwah Forson from Austrian club RB Salzburg for an undisclosed fee.
The 21-year-old, who appeared in the Champions League last season, has signed a four-year contract with the Canaries.
He said:, external "I'm really happy and excited to come to the club.
"The head coach has worked before with so many young players, it's really nice to be here working with him."
Sporting director Ben Knapper said Forson is a "great fit" for Norwich and would add "quality and versatility" to the squad.
Norwich begin their Championship campaign under new manager Johannes Hoff Thorup against newly promoted Oxford United on Saturday afternoon.
They have also signed England Under-21 international Callum Doyle, Jose Cordoba and Ben Chrisene this summer.
RE: Canaries news - themaclad - 15-08-2024
Republic of Ireland striker Adam Idah has completed his permanent transfer from Norwich City to Celtic for an undisclosed fee, saying "everyone knew where I wanted to be".
The 23-year-old, who has agreed a five-year contract, was on loan with the Scottish champions in the second half of last season, scoring nine goals.
In early July, Norwich turned down Celtic's opening offer, believed to be around £4m-5m, but a higher offer has since been accepted.
Idah had been facing disciplinary measures at Norwich after missing a flight to their pre-season camp in Austria but came on as a second-half substitute in Saturday's 2-0 Championship defeat by Oxford United.
But he told Celtic TV: "Everyone back home, all my family and friends, they all wanted me to come back to Celtic, myself included, so it's massive and I'm just so happy to be here.
"Within the first couple of days of being here, when I came on loan first time, I wanted to play for Celtic. It was amazing to get all of those goals and to be in with the boys and to see these amazing fans week in, week out was unbelievable.
"I've never experienced anything like it and I'm just so happy to be back.
"I always wanted to play for Celtic and obviously last season was amazing."
In the last of his 19 appearances for Brendan Rodgers' side, Idah hit a last-minute winner in the Scottish Cup final against Rangers and the Celtic manager is delighted to welcome back such a "dynamic, hungry, committed player".
"The club has done brilliantly to secure this long-term deal," he added. "We are investing in a player of real quality who will be crucial for us over the next few years.
"He is a player who already has given us so much, performing fantastically for us on loan and really delivering for the club and our fans last season. He played a pivotal role in our success last year and I know he can be hugely important for us again."
Norwich sporting director Ben Knapper described the move as "a great opportunity at Celtic to continue his progression".
"The academy staff have taken great pride in seeing Adam develop from a youth team player into the senior squad and going on to become a full international with the Republic of Ireland," he told his club website.
"So many people here played a part in his journey and he and everyone should be really proud of that."
RE: Canaries news - themaclad - 22-08-2024
Norwich have agreed to sell winger Jonathan Rowe to Marseille in a £17m deal.
The 21-year-old is due to move to Stade Velodrome on loan with an obligation to buy for £14m plus £3m in add-ons - with Norwich also including a sell-on clause.
Marseille had previous bids rejected for the England Under-21 international but he is now due to join boss Roberto de Zerbi in the south of France.
Canaries boss Johannes Hoff Thorup said this month Rowe had declined to play in their 2-0 opening-day defeat at Oxford amid interest from the Ligue 1 club.
He had been training with the club's under-21s and did not feature in Norwich's Carabao Cup win over Stevenage and the 2-2 Championship draw with Blackburn.
Rowe, who came through the club's academy, scored 13 goals in 38 appearances last season as the Canaries lost to Leeds in their Championship play-off semi-final.
It comes after forward Abu Kamara, 21, who is wanted by Portsmouth, handed in a transfer request this week, while the Canaries have also sold striker Adam Idah to Celtic.
They are close to signing striker Ante Crnac from Polish side Rakow Czestochowa, with the 20-year-old Croatian - who scored eight goals in 26 league matches last season - seen as a direct replacement for Idah.
RE: Canaries news - themaclad - 26-08-2024
Marseille have signed Norwich City winger Jonathan Rowe on a season-long loan deal with an obligation to buy.
BBC Sport understands the deal for the 21-year-old is worth £17m in total, with Norwich also including a sell-on clause.
Marseille had previous bids rejected for the England Under-21 international but he will now join former Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi in the south of France.
Canaries boss Johannes Hoff Thorup said this month Rowe had declined to play in their 2-0 opening-day defeat at Oxford amid interest from the Ligue 1 club.
“Jonny was a player we were keen to have as an asset in our squad for the season and years ahead," sporting director Ben Knapper told the club website., external
"Whilst we were disappointed in the way in which certain things have played out in recent weeks, I’m pleased that we’ve been able to act quickly and efficiently to ensure that the club has received the best possible deal, and we can move on in a positive direction."
Rowe had been training with the club's under-21s and did not feature in Norwich's Carabao Cup win over Stevenage or the 2-2 Championship draw with Blackburn.
He came through the club's academy and scored 13 goals in 38 appearances last season as the Canaries lost to Leeds in the Championship play-off semi-final.
His departure comes after forward Abu Kamara, 21, who is wanted by Portsmouth, handed in a transfer request this week, while the Canaries have also sold striker Adam Idah to Celtic.
Norwich City have signed Denmark Under-19 international Oscar Schwartau on a four-year contract.
The 18-year-old arrives from Brondby IF, where he was the club's youngest debutant at the age of 16 years and 61 days in 2022, and later became their youngest goalscorer.
The attacking midfielder, who says his move to Carrow Road is a "big moment" in his career, has made 46 appearances and scored six goals over two seasons for Brondby and his deal includes an option for an extra year.
Canaries sporting director Ben Knapper told the club website, external: “Oscar is one of the most exciting talents in Danish football, and we’re delighted to be able to bring him here to Norwich City.
“Despite being just 18 years old, he already has some great experience in senior football, in both domestic and European competition. We are sure that in our environment, we can continue to develop him to realise his full potential.
"He’ll need time of course, but we’re looking forward to working with him and integrating him into our first-team group.”
RE: Canaries news - themaclad - 30-08-2024
Norwich City have signed Tunisia midfielder Anis Ben Slimane from Sheffield United on a season-long loan.
The deal includes an option to buy the 23-year-old, who joined the Blades from Danish club Brondby last summer for an undisclosed fee.
He was a 70th-minute substitute when United drew 0-0 at Carrow Road last Saturday.
"We feel he is another really good addition that will increase the competition within our group and give us more options and flexibility," said Norwich sporting director Ben Knapper, external.
"He adds a slightly different profile than what we have already, and can draw upon experience of both the Premier League and international football."
Slimane was previously coached by City boss Johannes Hoff Thorup when he was in the academy squad at Danish club Akademisk Boldklub.
"I know the manager pretty well and I've been told a lot of good things about the club, fans, training facilities. I'm just really looking forward to getting started," he said.
Norwich are away to Coventry City on Saturday.
RE: Canaries news - themaclad - 03-01-2025
Norwich City have completed the loan signing of winger Lewis Dobbin from Aston Villa.
The 22-year-old will remain at Carrow Road until the end of the season, having spent the first half of the campaign on loan with Norwich's Championship rivals, West Bromwich Albion and featuring in the 2-2 draw between the sides in November.
Dobbin cost Aston Villa £10m when moving from Everton in June and previously spent the 2022-23 season on loan with Derby, making 20 starts in League One and scoring three goals.
He is Norwich's first signing of the January transfer window and could make his debut at home to Coventry City on Saturday.
RE: Canaries news - themaclad - 13-01-2025
Norwich City have activated a clause in the loan deal for Anis Ben Slimane that makes his move from Sheffield United permanent.
The Tunisia international has featured 21 times for the Canaries in the Championship since switching from the Blades in the summer, scoring twice.
And he was a key player until an ankle ligament injury sustained against Luton Town on New Year's Day ruled him out for up to a month.
Norwich announced, external that Slimane had signed a "long-term" contract and he told the club website: "It's a big relief. I've really enjoyed the first six months at the club."
He has moved to Carrow Road for an undisclosed fee.
Sporting director Ben Knapper added: "He's a great age, has slotted seamlessly into our environment, and his performance level since he's been with us has been really good. He fits well into the way that we want to play, and he's someone that we are happy to secure permanently.
"He has quickly established himself as a key figure amongst our group and we're looking forward to getting him back as soon as we can to help us achieve our goals in the future."
Fellow loanee Kaiden Gordon has, however, been recalled from his spell at Carrow Road by parent club Liverpool.
Norwich are 11th in the Championship and will be away to Sheffield United on Saturday.
RE: Canaries news - themaclad - 16-01-2025
Norwich City have signed Czech Republic winger Matej Jurasek from Slavia Prague on a five-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
The 21-year-old, who featured for his country at Euro 2024, scored 17 goals in 91 appearances for Slavia Prague.
He featured for them in both the Champions League and Europa League this season and now moves to the Championship with a Canaries side chasing a play-off spot.
Norwich's sporting director Ben Knapper said the forward, who will be available for Norwich from February, is a player the club has "followed for a considerable time".
"He's an exciting player and a huge talent that we feel is a great fit for us, with a very high ceiling," Knapper told the club website., external
"For a young player, he already has a lot of experience in both domestic, European, and international football."
The deal for Jurasek comes a week after Norwich lost leading scorer Borja Sainz for six weeks after he was suspended for spitting.
The Czech winger says he is excited to develop his game further at Carrow Road.
"I think I will improve myself with the help of the coaches and my team-mates and I hope to make a real contribution to the club," Jurasek said.
RE: Canaries news - themaclad - 28-04-2025
Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn is to leave Norwich City when his contract expires at the end of the season.
The 29-year-old, whose father Bryan also played for the club, has played 119 games for the Canaries, 34 of them this season, but confirmed last month that there had been "no communication" about a new deal.
Norwich, who sacked head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup last week, have also confirmed that they will not be offering new deals to forward Onel Hernandez and midfielder Jacob Sorensen.
Hernandez's only goals this season came in an EFL Cup tie against Stevenage last August, while Sorensen has played 26 games in 2024-25.
"Angus, Onel and Jacob have all played a significant part in our club's history. They have been part of some very successful teams and their achievements here have been fantastic," said sporting director Ben Knapper.
"I know our supporters will join me in showing our appreciation to each of the players for their efforts and contributions to the club during our final fixture of the season this weekend against Cardiff City."
Gunn's fellow goalkeeper Archie Mair and defender Jonathan Tomkinson - who is currently on loan at Ross County - are also being released by the Canaries.
Angus Gunn is the son of a legend who lived the dream of playing for the club he grew up supporting.
He is part of a wonderful family who have done so much for Norwich City and the community.
He will be missed on and off the pitch.
Always a Yellow.
RE: Canaries news - themaclad - 28-05-2025
Norwich City have signed midfielder Jacob Wright from Manchester City for a fee of £2.3m.
The 19-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the option for a further 12 months having spent the second half of the season on loan at Carrow Road, making 15 appearances.
The Canaries are still without a head coach following the sacking of Johannes Hoff Thorup and the decision not to consider interim boss Jack Wilshere for the role on a full-time basis.
But they have gone ahead with plans to recruit Wright on a permanent basis and the deal will be completed on 1 June. The fee could rise to £3m with add-ons.
Bristol City boss Liam Manning remains the favourite to replace Thorup.
"Jacob has been fantastic since joining us back in January, and his impact and performances made this an easy decision for us to make," Norwich sporting director Ben Knapper told the club website., external
"He has established himself as a key member of our group already, and his potential is huge. Not only is he a very talented player, he has big leadership qualities."