Norwich City Set to Land Sporting CP Transfer Agreement as Club’s Stance Revealed
Norwich, June 21, 2025 — Norwich City are closing in on an exciting deal with Portuguese giants Sporting CP as the Canaries ramp up their summer recruitment drive ahead of the 2025/26 Championship campaign. Sources in both England and Portugal have revealed that a transfer agreement is on the verge of completion, with Norwich identifying the unnamed Sporting player as a priority signing.
Negotiations between the two clubs have progressed swiftly in recent days, with Sporting CP reportedly open to the move following internal evaluations of their squad depth. While the identity of the player has been kept under wraps for now, it is understood that Norwich have been tracking the target for several months, with head coach Liam Manning personally endorsing the pursuit.
The Sporting player in question is said to be a dynamic midfielder who can operate both centrally and in advanced roles—precisely the type of profile Norwich have been seeking to add creativity and control in the final third. With the Canaries aiming for a serious promotion push next season, the recruitment team has been keen to bring in players with top-level pedigree and European experience.
According to reports from Portugal, Sporting’s stance has softened in recent weeks, largely due to the emergence of younger talent within their ranks and an openness to reshaping the squad ahead of their own European commitments. The Lisbon-based club is believed to be satisfied with the financial package Norwich has offered, which includes a modest transfer fee with potential add-ons based on performance and promotion clauses.
Norwich sporting director Ben Knapper has taken a methodical approach to recruitment this summer, focusing on players who fit the club’s playing style under Manning. The interest in Sporting’s talent aligns with Norwich’s ambition to blend youth with proven performers—while also tapping into new markets to gain a competitive edge in the Championship.
“This deal reflects the direction we want to go in as a club,” a Carrow Road insider told local media. “We’re looking for players who not only bring quality on the pitch but also have the mentality to thrive in a challenging league like the Championship. The Sporting lad ticks all the boxes.”
The move is expected to be finalized within the coming days, with personal terms reportedly already agreed between the player’s representatives and Norwich. A medical and formal announcement could follow shortly after.
Fans have expressed growing excitement over the club’s new recruitment strategy, which has already seen a mix of youth signings and experienced additions. Should the Sporting CP deal be confirmed, it would mark one of Norwich City’s most high-profile international acquisitions in recent years—underlining their intent to return to the Premier League at the earliest opportunity.
With pre-season training set to begin next week, Norwich will be keen to integrate the new arrival as quickly as possible and continue building a squad capable of challenging at the top end of the Championship table.
