Even though the team hopes to retain Sainz past January, they should keep an eye on Louie Barry’s circumstances because he might be able to help if the 23-year-old decides to depart.
Galatasaray is showing interest in Borja Sainz from Europe.
Few would have predicted that Sainz, who only scored six goals in his debut season at Carrow Road, would end up leading the Championship in scoring after eighteen games.
With thirty-five goals, Norwich is now the division’s top scoring team. Sainz’s exploits, who has scored nearly half of his team’s goals, are primarily to blame for this.
It is hardly surprising that the 23-year-old has been drawing interest from Europe given his heroics in front of goal, as the forward has been strongly connected to Turkish powerhouse Galatasaray.
The player has reportedly already stated his wish to join the Turkish team, and Sainz is pleased by the interest, according to Gala Haber.
Additionally, according to the sources, the Canaries have slapped a price tag of €22 million (£18.2 million) on the attacker in an attempt to discourage teams like Galatasaray from making a move.
Pink Un claims that Norwich will not waver in their resolve to keep the forward, who has 18 months left on his present contract at Carrow Road.
Even though Sainz might stay at Carrow Road after January, they should be ready for anything since Barry of Aston Villa will undoubtedly be on their radar.
If Sainz leaves Carrow Road, Norwich ought to go after Louie Barry.
If Sainz departs, Norwich should keep an eye on Barry, who has been having his greatest season in terms of goals scored while on loan at Stockport County.
The 21-year-old has scored 13 goals in 17 league games while on a season-long loan from Premier League team Aston Villa, and this is his second consecutive loan with the Hatters.
Although he can also play as a striker, Barry has mostly played for Stockport at his natural position on the left wing. With an average of one goal per 99 minutes, he is now League One’s top scorer.
The winger is also a desirable option because he is in the top 99 percentile in League One for goal involvement, expected goals, and non-penalty expected goals.
A number of Championship clubs have expressed interest in Barry because of his performance in the third division; according to Birmingham World, Villa may recall him in January to approve a transfer.
According to The Star, Sheffield Wednesday is one of a “boatload” of teams interested in Barry, while Middlesbrough is reportedly interested in the winger.
It seems like Barry should test himself in the Championship now that he has established himself in League One, and if he were called back from loan, Norwich would be the ideal choice for the forward.
The Canaries might use any proceeds from a possible sale of Sainz to approve a long-term contract for Barry, even if a loan move would be the winger’s most likely option.
Sainz’s future is a subject of growing conjecture as the January transfer window draws near, but the Canaries will want to keep their top player for the remainder of the year.
The team must make a move for Barry, who is undoubtedly worthy of a chance in the Championship, if they are unable to turn down bids for the Spaniard.
For the 21-year-old, whose long-term prospects might not be at Villa Park, Norwich would offer the perfect platform.
