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Norwich City Set Sights On Hull City Left-Back Ryan Giles

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Norwich City Set Sights On Hull City Left-Back Ryan Giles

Norwich City are reportedly setting their sights on Hull City left-back Ryan Giles as Philippe Clement continues to shape his summer rebuild at Carrow Road.

The 26-year-old is said to be on the Canaries’ radar ahead of a possible Championship switch. Football Insider reports that Norwich have identified Ryan Giles as a target.

Giles joined Hull from Luton Town, having previously built his reputation as an attack-minded left-back and wing-back with strong delivery from wide areas.

The report frames Norwich as interested rather than advanced, so the key point for supporters is simple. This is a live recruitment line, not a completed deal.

Giles Link Underlines A Clear Norwich Priority

For Clement, the appeal is obvious.

Norwich need balance and reliability on the left side if they are to build a squad capable of sustaining a promotion push. Giles has Championship experience and the profile of a full-back who can help a team progress up the pitch.

Football Insider says Giles made 32 appearances for Hull last season and registered eight assists as the Tigers won promotion back to the Premier League through the play-offs.

ReadNorwich has already looked at how George Bello fits Philippe Clement’s Norwich City transfer plan, and the Giles link points to the same left-side priority.

The question now is whether Hull are willing to let the defender move and whether Norwich can turn interest into formal negotiations.

With the summer window gathering pace, this is one to watch. It speaks directly to the structure of Clement’s back line rather than simply adding another name to the rumour pile.

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