Norwich City invite manager to training ground as deal inches closer – sources
Norwich City held talks with a managerial target at the club’s training ground on Friday as they close in on a new appointment, sources have told Football Insider.
The Canaries are in the process of hiring a new boss for 2024-25 after sacking David Wagner just hours after their Championship play-off defeat to Leeds United.
As revealed by Football Insider on Friday (24 May), Johannes Hoff Thorup is in pole position to be appointed at Norwich City after his work permit was approved.but the club are still talking to other managers before making a final decision.
The 35-year-old FC Nordsjaelland boss did not qualify for an automatic endorsement but the Championship outfit have now cleared the path for his potential appointment.
Norwich City hold manager talks at training ground
Nevertheless, sources have now told Football Insider that Norwich invited a manager contender to the club’s training ground on Friday (24 May) to hold discussions about a deal.
The club are hoping to wrap up a new managerial appointment with their preferred choice soon.
As well as Thorup, it is understood that Norwich have held talks with Will Still who recently left his role at Ligue 1 side Reims shortly before the end of the season.
An appointment early into the summer would provide the new manager with time to settle into new surroundings before the opening of the transfer window on June 14.
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