Norwich news

U.S. international Josh Sargent may have played his final match for Norwich City after being separated from the first team. According to The Athletic, internal issues at the club have led to discussions over his future, with Toronto FC in talks to complete a transfer in the coming days. The Reds reportedly saw a $18 million transfer to Canada blocked by the Canaries last week.

Wrexham lost ground in the race for the Championship play-offs with a disappointing 2-1 home loss against lowly Norwich City. The Canaries flew out of the traps and took the lead through Ben Slimane. Sam Smith cancelled out their opener not long after with his third league goal in as many games but Jovon Makama restored the away side's advantage. Despite some late pressure, the toothless Welsh side couldn't find a way through as their unbeaten run ended in sombre fashion.

Norwich City will be without Josh Sargent for their Championship clash against Wrexham after head coach Philippe Clement confirmed the striker was dropped for disciplinary reasons. The U.S. international’s situation has raised questions about his short-term future, even as the club insists he remains key in their relegation fight.

The USMNT Transfer Notebook tracks American player movements, with latest developments for those in the U.S. national team pool

USMNT star Josh Sargent is considered to have gone from “hero to zero in one text message” at Norwich, with the highly-rated striker pushing for a transfer away from Carrow Road in the January window. With 2026 World Cup dreams in the back of his mind, the 25-year-old has taken to removing himself from contention for selection by the Canaries.

Toronto FC have reportedly submitted an $18 million bid for USMNT striker Josh Sargent, but Norwich manager Philippe Clement has insisted the forward is not for sale amid growing MLS interest. Sargent missed the Canaries’ FA Cup match this weekend after informing the club he was focused on a potential transfer, with Clement saying there would be consequences.

Sebastian Soto, who was once billed as a future superstar for the USMNT, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 25. A statement on Instagram has confirmed that the California native will be hanging up his boots. His is a story of unfulfilled promise, with the former striker - who earned two senior international caps - failing to deliver on his potential.

Barcelona are reportedly on the verge of completing a move for 15-year-old Norwich City forward Ajay Tavares. The highly-rated attacker has been tracked by a host of leading European clubs ahead of the January window, but the Catalan giants are now expected to win the race for his signature.

U.S. international Josh Sargent provided a rare bright spot for Norwich City during their 3-2 defeat to Watford, finding the net with an 11th-minute header to temporarily put the Canaries ahead. The American forward's early strike marked a significant personal milestone, ending a frustrating 14-game goalless run in the Championship that had stretched across several months of the 2025 season.

Mauricio Pochettino faces plenty of selection posers ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with the USMNT looking to piece together a squad that can be competitive on the grandest of stages. They will need plenty of firepower in order to make that possible, with Brad Friedel discussing a striker pool that includes Folarin Balogun, Haji Wright, Ricardo Pepi and Josh Sargent during an exclusive interview with GOAL.