Norwich City have completed the signing of promising Swindon Town forward Botan Ameen for an initial fee of £250,000, with the potential for the total deal to rise to £500,000 through performance-related add-ons. This news comes from local reports in Wiltshire, confirming that the Canaries have successfully navigated previous rejections from the League Two side. Read more about McLean Targets Impactful Return as Norwich Embrace New Era.
Swindon manager Ian Holloway had previously taken a firm stance in negotiations regarding Ameen, who has attracted interest from several clubs, including Norwich and Sheffield United. However, as the transfer window approaches its close, Holloway now finds himself needing to generate funds to pursue his own transfer targets.
Reflecting on Ameen’s situation, Holloway stated, “If these clubs are serious then offer me a good deal more money because, deep down, they know what he is worth. Otherwise you wait until next summer and try to get him cheap.” He added, “Nobody good enough for him at the moment, in my opinion. So it is very difficult for a young man.” Read more about Darling Targets More Goals After Promising Start at Norwich.
Holloway has expressed high regard for Ameen, describing him as “a wonderful young man.” While he holds affection for the player, he also acknowledges the necessity of prudent financial decisions. “My relationship with him has not changed at all. He has every right to think about where he wants to go, but for the next year he is our player until someone comes in who is totally serious and believes in him as much as I do,” Holloway affirmed.
Although Ameen is recognised as a standout talent, his involvement in Swindon’s early League Two matches this season has been limited, featuring only as a substitute in both opening fixtures. He notably did not take part in their midweek 2-0 defeat to Barnet. Currently in the final year of his scholarship, Ameen had declined an initial offer for a professional contract, placing Swindon in a position where they would be entitled to a compensation fee should he remain at the County Ground until next summer.
For Norwich City, Ameen’s arrival marks a significant addition to an active summer of recruitment aimed at strengthening their development ranks. The Canaries have made a total of 11 senior signings in this transfer window to reshape Liam Manning’s squad ahead of the Championship campaign. In addition to Ameen, the club has secured several promising players, including Reece Wilkes from Fleetwood, former Ipswich midfielder Luke Towler, defensive midfielder Glenn McCourt, goalkeeper Luis Lines, and centre forward Rueben Cooper. Read more about Rowe Set for Bologna Move as Norwich Eye Transfer Boost.
As Norwich City builds for the future, the signing of Botan Ameen may represent a crucial step in nurturing the next generation of talent at Carrow Road.