Nottingham Forest are reportedly eyeing a move for Norwich City striker Josh Sargent as they seek to bolster their attacking options in the January transfer window, according to insights from The Pink'un. Currently perched just above the relegation zone, the Premier League side is eager to enhance their squad to avoid the threat of dropping into the Championship.
Forest's interest in Sargent is part of a broader strategy to explore various striking alternatives. Alongside Sargent, Fenerbahce’s Youssef En-Nesyri has also emerged as a potential target. Steve Cooper's team currently holds a precarious position, sitting one place above the drop zone with a seven-point cushion over West Ham United. This slight advantage provides them with some breathing room as they aim to secure their Premier League status.
Sargent's situation at Carrow Road has come under scrutiny, particularly following his decision to declare himself unavailable for selection during Norwich's emphatic 5-1 victory over Walsall in the FA Cup last Sunday. This unexpected choice has raised questions about his commitment to the club, especially after Norwich manager Philippe Clement revealed that Major League Soccer side Toronto FC had submitted an $18 million (£13.4 million) bid for the 25-year-old forward. Read more about Grimshaw Targets Norwich City No.1 Spot Amidst Competition.
Reports from North America indicate that Toronto FC are keen to recruit Sargent, adding further complexity to the situation. As Norwich prepares for their upcoming fixture against Wrexham, Clement is expected to address Sargent's status during his pre-match press conference. Despite the swirling speculation, Clement has made it clear that Sargent will not be leaving the club this month. Read more about Makama Denied Championship Player of the Month Honour.
"I want to be short about that. He sent me a message yesterday evening that he was not available to play today because of transfer things that are in his head," Clement remarked after Sunday’s match. "We need to speak about that this week inside the club, but of course it's not something that you want, and it will be something with consequences. The club has been really clear about that; we know in which situation we are, so he and his agent know the situation, so he will not leave this transfer window."
With the transfer window still open, all eyes are on Carrow Road as Josh Sargent's future remains uncertain while Norwich City navigates this challenging period.