Live Blog: Norwich City Deadline Day
Welcome to the Read Norwich live blog for Deadline Day. We’ll have news of all incoming and outgoing transfers as soon as it breaks!
Dieumerci Mbokani has agreed terms with Hull City, according to Pete O’Rourke. The loan deal now hinges on Mbokani obtaining a work permit.
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-partner=”tweetdeck”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>Hull agree loan deal for former Norwich loanee Dieumerci Mbokani from Dynamo Kiev. Just waiting for work permit. <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/hcafc?src=hash”>#hcafc</a> <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/DeadlineDay?src=hash”>#DeadlineDay</a></p>— Pete O'Rourke (@SportsPeteO) <a href=”https://twitter.com/SportsPeteO/status/771079330805977088″>August 31, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Tony Andreu has left Norwich City to join Dundee United on loan, the club’s official website has confirmed. Andreu joins the Scottish Championship side on a season-long loan deal.
We asked you on Twitter how you are feeling about Norwich’s transfer deadline day so far.
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-partner=”tweetdeck”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”><a href=”https://twitter.com/ReadNorwich”>@ReadNorwich</a> suicidal</p>— Hoolaholic (@Hoolaholic) <a href=”https://twitter.com/Hoolaholic/status/771078130991849473″>August 31, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-partner=”tweetdeck”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”><a href=”https://twitter.com/ReadNorwich”>@ReadNorwich</a> Keep the faith! 1 3/4 hours left!</p>— Robin Gray (@RobinGray54) <a href=”https://twitter.com/RobinGray54/status/771078300777218048″>August 31, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-partner=”tweetdeck”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”><a href=”https://twitter.com/ReadNorwich”>@ReadNorwich</a> pretty much par for the course</p>— Nick britcher (@topchippyno1) <a href=”https://twitter.com/topchippyno1/status/771078036242440192″>August 31, 2016</a></blockquote>
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James Maddison has left Norwich City on loan for Aberdeen, the club’s official website has confirmed. Maddison leaves on loan until January 4, 2017.
Jerome Sinclair’s move to Norwich is OFF, according to the Mirror. The report says that Sinclair will remain at Watford to continue his progression in the hope of becoming a Premier League regular.
Steven Naismith to Sunderland is OFF. Sky Sports are reporting that personal terms was the point that led to the deal falling through.
Norwich are locked in a battle with Sheffield Wednesday to sign Jordan Rhodes on loan for the season, according to Sebastien Wallace. The deal is expected to go right down to the wire, with it all coming down to who will pay more of Rhodes’ wages. Earlier this evening, the odds on Rhodes joining Norwich dropped from 25/1 to 2/1.
Steven Naismith is now heading to Sunderland on loan instead of the £4m fee rumoured earlier today. Sky Sports News have said that due to a disparency in valuations between the two clubs, it will be a loan deal with a view to buy.
Tony Andreu will be leaving Norwich City to join a Scottish Championship side. He was thought to be making a return to Hamilton Academical, but has rejected the move for this loan deal.
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-partner=”tweetdeck”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>Tony Andreu <a href=”https://twitter.com/acciesfc”>@acciesfc</a> deal isn't happening. Deal was agreed, but he has decided to go on loan to a Scottish Championship side (1/2)</p>— Ham Ad Sport (@HamAdSport1) <a href=”https://twitter.com/HamAdSport1/status/771011517001109504″>August 31, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Jerome Sinclair will be heading on loan to Norwich, journalist Rebecca Williams has confirmed. Sinclair will join on an initial 6-month loan from Watford.
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-lang=”en”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>Sky sources: Jerome Sinclair's likely loan destination will be Norwich City. Understood to be an initial 6 month loan. <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/TransferDeadlineDay?src=hash”>#TransferDeadlineDay</a></p>— Rebecca Williams (@RebeccaTVnews) <a href=”https://twitter.com/RebeccaTVnews/status/770991005168459776″>August 31, 2016</a></blockquote>
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That definitely isn’t West Brom.
Good news for Norwich fans worried about Timm Klose.
Steven Naismith has spoken to Sky Sports regarding his possible transfer to Sunderland. He told a Sky Sports News reporter when asked if he was going to Sunderland: ‘Maybe, my agent is working on it, we’ll wait and see’
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-lang=”en”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>Steven Naismith tells <a href=”https://twitter.com/charlesp_sky”>@charlesp_sky</a> when asked if he's joining Sunderland. "Maybe. My agent is working on it. We'll wait and see."</p>— Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) <a href=”https://twitter.com/SkySports_Keith/status/770989224728330240″>August 31, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Sheffield Wednesday have had a loan offer rejected for Middlesbrough striker and Norwich target Jordan Rhodes, according to Simon Jones of the Daily Mail. Sheffield Wednesday were willing to pay the wages of Rhodes in full, but Boro only want to sell on a permanent deal, and must sign a replacement first.
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John Ruddy’s move to Sunderland is being held up as Norwich want to sign a replacement first, according to the Chronicle. Norwich have rejected a bid from the Black Cats for the English ‘keeper already today.
Norwich are battling Rangers and Manchester United to sign Livingston youngster Matthew Knox, according to the Daily Record. 16-year-old Knox has been on trial with Manchester United, however, Alex Neil is interested in signing the striker.
Norwich will have to battle Brentford for the signature of Jerome Sinclair from Watford, reports Ian Dennis. Sky Sports reported that Norwich would be battling two other clubs, however, it appears that mystery side no.3 are no longer in the running.
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-lang=”en”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>In addition to Nyom going to <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/WBA?src=hash”>#WBA</a> – Jerome Sinclair will go <br>on loan to either Norwich or Brentford. <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/WFC?src=hash”>#WFC</a></p>— Ian Dennis (@Iandennisbbc) <a href=”https://twitter.com/Iandennisbbc/status/770969346432786432″>August 31, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Hull City are interested in signing Dieumerci Mbokani. Mbokani wants a return to England following his loan spell with Norwich City. Paddy Davitt of the EDP is claiming that whilst Norwich are still an option, Hull are leading the way.
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-lang=”en”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>Big D <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/mbokani?src=hash”>#mbokani</a> move to <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/turkey?src=hash”>#turkey</a> has collapsed. <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/ncfc?src=hash”>#ncfc</a> interest still on the table but understand <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/hull?src=hash”>#hull</a> lead chase 2 bring him back 2 England.</p>— Paddy Davitt (@paddyjdavitt) <a href=”https://twitter.com/paddyjdavitt/status/770961755321270273″>August 31, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Besiktas have ended their interest in Dynamo Kyiv striker and Norwich target Dieumerci Mbokani, according to a report from the Ukraine.
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-lang=”en”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>Dynamo are failing in their bid to offload Dieumerci Mbokani. Besiktas have canceled their interest.</p>— Ukraine Premyer Liha (@Premyer_Liha) <a href=”https://twitter.com/Premyer_Liha/status/770956782961324032″>August 31, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Steven Naismith will leave Norwich to join Sunderland for £4m, according to the Mirror. He leaves for Premier League football and a reunion with former Everton boss David Moyes.
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We asked you on Twitter how you felt about Harry Toffolo leaving the Canaries on loan.
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-partner=”tweetdeck”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”><a href=”https://twitter.com/ReadNorwich”>@ReadNorwich</a> seems like Olsson/Brady staying for now; maybe Toffolo gets game ready because one of them is sold in January window?</p>— Jack Kennedy (@JFK_24) <a href=”https://twitter.com/JFK_24/status/770950899149770752″>August 31, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-partner=”tweetdeck”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”><a href=”https://twitter.com/ReadNorwich”>@ReadNorwich</a> annoyed,frustrated,confused</p>— Jamie Neave (@jamie6n) <a href=”https://twitter.com/jamie6n/status/770950675249455104″>August 31, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-partner=”tweetdeck”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”><a href=”https://twitter.com/ReadNorwich”>@ReadNorwich</a> a bit confused because we really need a LB and toffs was one of our only LBs</p>— Jake Tidy (@tidy_jake) <a href=”https://twitter.com/tidy_jake/status/770950546438127617″>August 31, 2016</a></blockquote>
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More info on that Toffolo deal and it’s background from Press Association journalist Nick Mashiter:
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-lang=”en”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>Harry Toffolo was told he'd stay at <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/ncfc?src=hash”>#ncfc</a> this season but now it looks like they're keeping Olsson and Brady he's joined Scunthorpe on loan.</p>— Nick Mashiter (@nickmashiter) <a href=”https://twitter.com/nickmashiter/status/770947949467664384″>August 31, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Norwich City have announced that young left-back Harry Toffolo has left on loan, their official website has confirmed. He joins Scunthorpe United on loan until January 3, 2017.
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Norwich are believed to be one of three Championship clubs interested in signing Watford forward Jerome Sinclar on a loan deal, according to Sky Sports.
Steven Naismith is thought to be on the way out of Norwich City, according to Mirror journalist Darren Anderson. Naismith will be reunited with David Moyes at Sunderland.
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-lang=”en”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>Steven Naismith is leaving Norwich to be reunited with David Moyes at Sunderland.</p>— David Anderson (@MirrorAnderson) <a href=”https://twitter.com/MirrorAnderson/status/770932036953640960″>August 31, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Louis Thompson could be off to Charlton Athletic, according to News Shopper. The Addicks want to sign the Welshman on a season-long loan deal.
Sunderland’s bid for John Ruddy has been rejected, according to the Mirror. Ruddy had been touted with a move away since early this morning when Sky Sports broke the news of Sunderland’s interest.
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Swansea City are considering a loan move for West Ham striker and Norwich target Enner Valencia, according to Sky Sports.
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Kyle Lafferty could be off to Cardiff, as WalesOnline believe that a deal is close for the player following talks in Wales yesterday. This comes as DiMarzio claim that Palermo want the striker. Where will he go?
Maddison on the move?
The Evening Express in Scotland reports that James Maddison is a target for Scottish side Aberdeen. Aberdeen are looking to strengthen their midfield, and a loan deal for Maddison could help them to do so.
Welcome to Deadline Day! Often an uneventful time for Norwich fans, this year promises to be a very interesting day. Outgoing and incomings are both expected but already, early in the day, news is starting to break.
John Ruddy is believed to be off to Sunderland
Kyle Lafferty has been touted with a move back to Palermo
It’s going to be a long day. Stick with us.