Norwich City
‘Exceptional’ player drops hints on Instagram amid rumour Leeds could bid for him
Norwich City midfielder Todd Cantwell has suggested on Instagram that he does not plan to leave the club, amid reported interest from Leeds United. Cantwell has expressed his love for Norwich, with the 22-year-old having come through the academy and now starring in the first team. Described as “exceptional” by former Norwich striker Chris Sutton on BBC Radio 5 Live in June 2020, the youngster has been linked with a move to Leeds. According to The Yorkshire Post, Leeds could still turn to Cantwell and make an offer for him before the summer transfer window closes on Friday. Todd Cantwell making it pretty clear where he sees his future… Would he be a good signing for Leeds?#lufc #alaw #mot pic.twitter.com/exRMVBCzFn — LeedsUnited.News (@LeedsUtd_News) October 10, 2020 Todd Cantwell Todd Cant...
Sky claims Everton are going to make an announcement today
According to Sky Sports (Transfer Live blog, 11:18am, October 3, 2020), Norwich City central defender Ben Godfrey has passed his medical at Everton. It has been reported that Premier League club Everton will announce the signing of the central defender from Championship club Norwich today. Earlier this week, BBC Sport reported that Everton have agreed a £25 million fee with Norwich over the transfer of the 22-year-old central defender. Would Ben Godfrey be a good signing for Everton? Godfrey is a very good and talented young central defender who did well for Norwich in the Premier League last season. The 22-year-old will make the Toffees a better team defensively not just right now, but for years to come. Under manager Carlo Ancelotti, the England Under-21 international will improve and ad...
Journalist claims player to have Everton medical in 24 hours
The Times reporter Paul Joyce has claimed on Twitter that Everton have agreed a fee with Norwich City over the transfer fee of Ben Godfrey. Joyce, who is a well-respected and well-known journalist, has stated that the Toffees will pay Championship club Norwich an initial transfer fee of the 22-year-old defender. The Liverpool Echo has claimed that the player himself is keen on a move to the Premier League club before the summer transfer window closes. The Daily Journalist John Percy has reported on Twitter that Godfrey is set for a medical at Everton in the next 24 hours. Everton agree fee for Norwich defender Ben Godfrey £25m plus add ons — paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) October 1, 2020 Everton’s second bid of £25m plus add-ons for Norwich defender Ben Godfrey has been accepted tonight. G...
‘Marcel Brands loves him’: Some Everton fans react after knowing who Ancelotti wants next
Everton fans have taken to social networking site Twitter to express their reaction to reports linking the club with a move for Ben Godfrey. According to reports from Sky Sports, the Toffees have made an enquiry about signing Norwich defender Godfrey. This has been a brilliant transfer window for Everton with Carlo Ancelotti bringing in three quality players in the form of Allan, James Rodriguez, and Abdoulaye Doucoure. However, the Toffees are still looking for more additions, with the Merseyside club keen to sign a centre-back and a striker to their ranks. Everton have been linked with a move for Fiyako Tomori this summer, but it seems Chelsea are reluctant to send him out on loan. As a result, the Toffees have turned their attention elsewhere, and have earmarked Godfrey as a potential o...
Report: Everton have now made first bid to sign 22-year-old…more than club’s asking price
According to reports from The Telegraph, Everton have made a bid worth £26million for Norwich City’s Ben Godfrey. The Toffees are heavily interested in signing Fikayo Tomori, but they fear the 22-year-old won’t be allowed to leave on loan. As a result, they have lined up Godfrey as a replacement and have made an opening bid to sign the Norwich centre-back. The report claims that the Toffees have made an offer to Norwich, worth an initial £20m, plus £6m in add ons, for Godfrey. Earlier today Sky Sports claimed that Everton made an enquiry about the availability of the defender where they were told he would cost around £25m. Therefore, the latest offer from Everton looks good enough for consideration. Tomori has emerged as Everton’s first choice but negotiations over a season-...
‘There has been contact’: Phil Hay delivers exciting transfer update on player Bielsa likes
Leeds United are reportedly in contact to sign Todd Cantwell, according to Phil Hay of The Athletic. Marcelo Bielsa said recently that Leeds are looking to make a couple of additions before the window closes, and it seems the Whites have earmarked Cantwell as a potential option. The 22-year-old midfielder was not included in Norwich City’s squad for their trip to AFC Bournemouth amid speculation about his future. there has been contact. Cantwell not in Norwich’s squad today and wants to come back to the Premier League. — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) September 27, 2020 Mike McGrath of the Telegraph has also tweeted about Cantwell today, suggesting Leeds have spoken to Norwich about the availability of the player. However, the Whites are yet to table an official bid for the England Under-21 in...
‘He will now make his way to Newcastle’: Keith Downie has just delivered exciting transfer update
Newcastle United have completed the signings of Callum Wilson and Ryan Fraser today. And more signings are expected to arrive at St James’ Park in the next few days. According to Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie, Jamal Lewis is on his way to join the Magpies this summer. The 22-year-old has been withdrawn from the Northern Ireland squad to face Norway on Monday. He will now make his way to Newcastle to complete his £15m move from Norwich City. Jamal Lewis has withdrawn from the Northern Ireland squad to face Norway tonight. He will now make his way to Newcastle to complete his £15m move from Norwich #NUFC 🔲🔳 — Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) September 7, 2020 Last week, Norwich accepted a bid in the region of £15m for Lewis from Newcastle. The exciting left-back...
Premier League set to reject requests to postpone games due to Covid outbreaks
Premier League officials are set to reject requests to postpone games in the event of Covid outbreaks amongst top-flight sides, with clubs required to fulfil fixtures unless they have fewer than 14 players available. The 2020/21 season is set to begin this weekend with the division’s authorities determined to finish the rescheduled and congested campaign on time ahead of next summer’s European Championships, with clubs having been informed that fixtures will need to be fulfilled even in the event of significant coronavirus outbreaks amongst top-flight squads. According to the Mail, Premier League clubs will be required to fulfil fixtures unless they have less than 14 players available for selection, including U21 players, who they will be obliged to play in the event of such circumstances....
‘This gets done eventually’: Journalist claims Newcastle have made £15m bid for 22 y/o
Newcastle United have made a bid in the region of £15m for left-back Jamal Lewis, according to the Athletic journalist, Michael Bailey. Morning. I understand Newcastle Utd have bid for Jamal Lewis. Initial deal worth £15m + significant add-ons. Unlike Liverpool, I think this gets done eventually. Jamal currently away with Northern Ireland.#NCFC @TheAthleticUK #NUFChttps://t.co/hVks6Lm92w — Michael Bailey (@michaeljbailey) September 5, 2020 Liverpool were interested in signing the 22-year-old from Norwich City who were relegated to the Championship last season. However, the Reds failed in their attempt to lure him to make a move to Anfield. The Reds made an offer of an initial £8 million rising to £10 million for Lewis last month. Newcastle United have now made a move for Lewis. The Ma...
Report: £15m player to join Norwich City despite holding Nottingham Forest talks
Ben Gibson is set to join Norwich City from Burnley despite holding talks with Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough, according to The Sun. It has been reported that Middlesbrough and Forest want to sign Gibson from Burnley in the summer transfer window. Boro and the Reds want to sign the 27-year-old defender on a loan deal, while Norwich have made a permanent move for the former Middlesbrough star, according to the report in the British tabloid. The report has added that Gibson spoke to Forest and his former club Middlesbrough, but he is going to Norwich instead. Disappointing Burnley spell Gibson joined Burnley from Middlesbrough in the summer of 2018 for a transfer fee reported by Sky Sports to be worth £15 million. Much was expected of the 27-year-old when he arrived a Turf Moor, bu...
Sky Sport: NUFC & Leicester plotting move for £20m defender, Klopp is a big admirer
According to Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol, Newcastle United and Leicester City are both keen on signing Norwich City left-back Jamal Lewis this summer, but they must be willing to part with around £20 million to have a chance of landing him. Leicester City and Newcastle United are two of the clubs looking at signing Norwich City left back Jamal Lewis. Liverpool made a £10m bid which was rejected last month. Norwich value him at £20m. He is under contract until 2023. — Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) September 2, 2020 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is a big admirer of the 22-year-old and was keen to bring him to Anfield ahead of the new season as a cover for Andrew Robertson, but the Reds’ £10 million bid was knocked by the relegated side. Lewis has two more years left on his contract, and Norwich...
Relegated Premier League sides get fixtures as 2020-21 Championship schedule released
Bournemouth will start life back in the Championship at home to Blackburn Rovers, while Watford host Middlesbrough and Norwich City travel to Huddersfield Town. The Cherries were relegated after a five-year stay in the Premier League, while Watford and Norwich were also demoted in a top-flight campaign that was disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. That halt means the new Championship season starts on September 12, with beaten play-off finalists Brentford travelling to Birmingham City on the opening day, while south Wales rivals Cardiff City and Swansea City – who also made the top six – host Sheffield Wednesday and visit Preston North End respectively. Wycombe Wanderers – playing in the second tier for the first time – welcome fellow new boys Rotherham United for their first game, while ...
