Sources: Norwich City, Ipswich Town and Watford race to sign Georgi Rusev
Championship trio Norwich City, Ipswich Town and Watford are plotting moves to sign winger Georgi Rusev, sources have told Football Insider.
The Bulgarian, 24, has caught the eye of a number of clubs across Europe after impressing for club and country over the last 12 months.
Norwich, Ipswich and Watford are looking to bolster their attacking options ahead of next season and they have been keeping tabs on Rusev.
He was outstanding for CSKA 1948 last season with over 20 goal contributions for his side, scoring seven goals and providing 15 assists in 39 games in all competitions.
Rusev, who had a short spell in Spain with Elche, would be interested in a move away to a bigger league and the opportunity to play in England.
The winger started his youth career with DIT Sofia before moving to Elche’s youth team in 2016. The Bulgarian international would also go on to have spells with fellow Spanish side Getafe and Septemvri Sofia before joining CSKA 1948.
Rusev received his first call-up for the Bulgaria national team on 5 September 2022 for UEFA Nations League games against Gibraltar and North Macedonia, and he has since gone on to make six appearances.
Norwich have already looked to strengthened the wings this summer by targeting full-back Kellen Fisher from Bromley. The potential addition of Rusev would further bolster the options for the Canaries.
Meanwhile, Ipswich Town and Watford would also be potential destinations for Rusev’s aim to play in England.
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