Norwich City

Nick Mashiter
BBC Sport football news reporter

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Norwich could hijack Watford's move for Metz attacker Pape Diallo.

The 21-year-old Senegal international has been on the verge of a move to Watford but the Canaries are one of a number of clubs considering an 11th-hour offer.

Diallo scored seven goals for Metz in Ligue 2 last season and regularly plays on the left a role where Norwich will need a replacement for Porto-bound Borja Sainz.

He moved to France from Senegalese club Generation Foot in 2023 and has scored 12 goals in 63 games in all competitions for the Maroons.

Diallo helped Metz finish third last season as they were promoted to Ligue 1, beating Reims in the play-offs.

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Norwich have agreed a deal to sign 23-year-old Denmark striker Mathias Kvistgaarden from Brondby. (Tipsbladet - in Danish), external

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Czech Republic international midfielder Lukas Cerv is attracting the interest of Norwich City. The 24-year-old is under contract at Viktoria Plzen until 2027, with Belgian giants Anderlecht also monitoring the situation. (TeamTalk), external

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Coventry City, Norwich City and Southampton have all made contact with representatives of Belgian forward Adriano Bertaccini, 24. He plays for top-flight side Sint-Truiden in his homeland. (Coventry Telegraph), external

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Norwich City defender Jack Stacey has signed a new two-year contract with the option for a further 12 months.

The 29-year-old signed from Bournemouth in May 2023 and has made 87 league appearances for the Canaries, scoring three goals.

Stacey cost Bournemouth £4m from Luton in 2019 and he featured in the Premier League as well as helping the south coast club regain their top-flight status after relegation in 2020.

"The two years I've been here, I've really enjoyed playing in the stadium, playing for the fans," Stacey told the club website., external

"But I've not achieved what I wanted to so I'm excited to commit for a longer period of time so we can try to achieve the goals we've set for the team and for myself."

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Chris Hogg and James Krause have left Bristol City to join Liam Manning's coaching team at Norwich.

Former Hibernian player Hogg, 40, will be assistant head coach, having worked with Manning at the Robins, Oxford United and MK Dons, and also has previous coaching experience at Newcastle United.

New first-team coach analyst Krause also worked with Manning at Ashton Gate and the MKM Stadium, and previous worked at Arsenal.

They join first team coach Ryan Garry, who has arrived from Lommel SK and previously was part of the youth set-up at the Gunners and England.

Sporting director Ben Knapper told the Canaries, external website: "Chris and James are, of course, well known to Liam, both forming a key part of his staff for some time now, across multiple clubs.

"They have both slotted in seamlessly this week and will be key in supporting Liam and the staff more broadly in creating a top-class environment for our players.

"It's a really exciting team to be supporting Liam in delivering a truly elite football programme."

The EFL fixture list is out and we know you are bursting to know what you've got to look forward to - or dread - from your team this upcoming season.

Here are some key dates to put in your diary:

• 9 August - v Millwall (H)

• 16 August - v Portsmouth (A)

• 4 October - v Ipswich (A)

• 18 October - v Bristol City (H)

• 26 December - v Charlton (H)

• 1 January 2026 - v QPR (A)

• 11 April - v Ipswich (H)

• 18 April - v Bristol City (A)

• 2 May - v Hull City (A)

See Norwich City's full fixture list here.

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Former Norwich City midfielder Adrian Forbes believes the choice of Liam Manning as head coach ahead of the new season is a "fantastic appointment".

Forbes, now sporting director of US club Texoma FC, knows Manning from coaching courses they both attended and games in which they were in charge of opposing age-group sides.

"It has to be a certain person that they employ to run that club, a person that understands Norfolk, that understands Norwich and understands the importance of managing Norwich City in a certain way and I think 100% on this appointment, they've done that," he told BBC Radio Norfolk.

"You can take away the sentiment of him being a Norfolk boy, which he is - if you're looking at someone who has the right key values and skills to manage the club in the right way, Liam's your perfect choice.

"His knowledge, his coaching detail, the way he sets his teams up, he's someone that I've watched closely...and I would like to emulate myself with what he's managed to achieve and the trajectory he's had."

Forbes added: "One thing everyone will see is Liam's management of the Norwich City players will be exceptional, and that will hopefully be transferred onto the pitch and performances as well.

"I believe 100% that this time, Norwich City have a manager that will not just bring success, but will bring a team spirit, a camaraderie and an understanding of Norfolk and Norwich that will will hopefully lead to success on the pitch."

Forbes began his career at Norwich, scoring eight goals in 121 appearances before moving to Luton Town in the summer of 2001.

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Nick Mashiter
BBC Sport football news reporter

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Norwich have targeted Lommel assistant Ryan Garry to join Liam Manning's staff at Carrow Road.

Former England Under-17 boss Garry is expected to move to Norfolk once formalities are agreed with Lommel, where he has been assistant head coach for 18 months.

Norwich have also wrapped up deals for Manning's coaches Chris Hogg and James Krause with the pair following him from Bristol City.

Canaries sporting director Ben Knapper has been tracking Garry for a while, with the pair having both worked at Arsenal, and he will complete Manning's staff.

Norwich have been looking for a replacement for Jack Wilshere who left the club at the end of the season after being overlooked for the head coaches' role.

He took charge of the final two games of the season following Johannes Thorup's sacking after joining in October.

Garry took England to the Under-17 World Cup in 2023, reaching the last 16, and was in caretaker charge of Lommel last season after Steve Bould's departure.

He has been working under Lee Johnson in Belgium since March but is now due to return to England with the Canaries.

The 41-year-old former defender started his playing career at Arsenal and made two appearances during 2002-03.

He joined Bournemouth in 2006, making 86 appearances, before being forced to retire at just 27 in 2011 due to persistent injury but stayed with the Cherries as a coach.

Norwich have also wrapped up deals for Manning's coaches Chris Hogg and James Krause with the pair following him from Bristol City.

Your club will soon discover their schedule for the upcoming EFL season. As soon as Thursday, in fact.

Want to know who your side will face on opening day? The EFL fixtures will be announced at 12:00 BST - but that's not all.

The day will be rounded off by the first round of Carabao Cup being drawn at 16:30 BST.

So check back on 26 June to see who your team faces first, last and everything in between.

Sporting goalkeeper Vladan Kovacevic, 27, is due to undergo a medical with Norwich ahead of a £2m move. (Sky Sports, external)

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