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Norwich City are set to sign Lincoln City striker Jovon Makama, 21, that will see the Englishman set a club record fee for the Imps in a deal reportedly worth over £1m. (Derby Telegraph), external

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Norwich City winger Jeffrey Schlupp believes the Canaries can achieve promotion back to the Premier League this season.

The 32-year-old knows what it takes to get to the top having won the Premier League with Leicester City in 2016 as well as the Scottish Premiership title with Celtic during a loan spell last season.

Schlupp believes recent history is on his new club's side.

"There's a great history with this club in getting promoted from the Championship so hopefully we can bring back these experiences," Schlupp told BBC Radio Norfolk.

"I've been privileged enough to have won things and I've done a lot in my career. I want to bring my experience and share that with the boys."

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The East Anglia derby between Ipswich Town and Norwich City has been moved to Sunday, 5 October at 12:00 BST.

The match was originally scheduled for Saturday, 4 October but has been pushed back to accommodate for television coverage.

The game will be held at Portman Road and will be the first time the two sides have met since April 2024, before Ipswich's promotion to the Premier League.

The fixture ended in a 2-2 draw when it was last played, in December 2023, while Norwich won the reverse 1-0 later that season.

No move to Germany for Norwich City forward Josh Sargent - but does that mean he is here to stay?

Chris Reeve tells Canaries fans not to get their hopes up following the US international's decision to reject a transfer to VfL Wolfsburg. Should he leave, there are already murmurs about who could take his place.

Listen to the full episode of Reevo's Rumour Ramble and more on The Scrimmage.

Norwich City are considering a move for Brighton forward Abdallah Sima, 24, to join up with Senegal team-mate Papa Amadou Diallo, who signed for the side on Thursday. (Pink Un - subscription required), external

The Canaries are also interested in RC Lens winger Anass Zaroury, however they face competition from Coventry City for the 24- year-old Morocco international. (L'Equipe - in French), external

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BBC Radio London's Phil Parry says new Norwich City signing Jeffrey Schlupp will be "chomping at the bit" to play for the Canaries in the Championship this season.

Schlupp joined Norwich on Thursday from Crystal Palace, where he made only 12 appearances last year before joining Celtic on loan in February.

"He'll be chomping at the bit because he didn't get many chances at Palace at the back end of his time there," Parry told BBC Radio Norfolk.

"I still think he has a lot to offer and I would imagine the knowledge that he was available definitely attracted other clubs into bringing him in so I think it was a good move [by Norwich]."

The 32-year-old spent eight years at Palace and is hugely experienced, having won the Premier League with Leicester before joining the Eagles for a reported £12m in 2017.

But it's not only his wisdom that will be useful to the Canaries, Parry believes.

"Maybe he's not the same player he was when he first started his football career age wise but what they are getting is firstly a very versatile footballer," he added.

"He may be described as a left-back, or left wing-back, or left winger, but suddenly we've seen him pop up in positions in central midfield whether it's a deeper line or it's more advanced.

"He's got goals in his locker; spectacular goals but also goals from the penalty box. He's a player with vast experience, vast versatility and adaptability and a great professional attitude."

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We asked you who should don the skipper's armband for Norwich City should club captain Kenny McLean be injury-stricken.

Does Manning elect a young but vocal Jacob Wright? Go for a new voice in Harry Darling? Would captaincy entice Josh Sargent to stay?

Here's who got your vote:

Gary: Jacob Wright certainly seems to have the pedigree to lead the team. He has quality and intelligence beyond his years. Will be nice to give him the opportunity and think it will improve him quicker.

Ian: Sarge, Wright or Darling for me. I can't imagine McLean will be playing much next season as we are set to purchase a defensive midfielder.

Paul: McLean is a huge part of the problem of recent years. He should not be captain on returning. Harry Darling has the experience and Wright has the potential.

Stephen: Jacob Wright should be captain, or possibly Darling. In my opinion, Wright should stay captain even when Kenny returns because he [McLean] was a big part of why Norwich underachieved last season. We should sell Kenny and get in a new CDM who's actually good in that position.

Chris: Some good signings, looking forward to this new season. The captain's role should go to Jacob Wright.

Matthew: Wright seemed to be captain vs Volendam a few days ago, but I sense Duffy is the likely candidate while McLean is out, given his age and experience.

Neil: From what I have seen from training and match videos it would be Harry Darling for me. He was barking orders and dishing out rollickings on a regular basis. Seems a natural leader and figure of authority.

George: I would definitely back Jacob Wright to have the armband. Despite only being at the club for half a season, he already seems like someone the squad respects and it feels like he has been here years. Assuming Sargent leaves, the only other alternatives are Jack Stacey or Emi Marcondes.

Tony: I said last season that I could see Jacob Wright as a potential captain... and I stand by that.

Eliot: Looking like next captain could be Jacob Wright. Mature beyond his years and looking like a real leader. Otherwise, maybe Harry Darling. Kenny McLean to carry on as club captain.

Simon: I don't see Sargent staying, however I'd be delighted if this encouraged him to stay yellow and green.

Dave: Seems like Jacob Wright will - he's young but he's clearly a leader and someone they are building the team around.

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Norwich City are considering a move for former Crystal Palace left-back Jeffrey Schlupp.

The 32-year-old, who is currently without a club after his contract with the south London side expired, made 12 Premier League appearances for the Eagles last season and a further 13 for Celtic in the Scottish Premiership following a loan move in February.

The Ghana international has experience winning trophies, having won the Premier League with Leicester City in 2016 before his transfer to Palace in 2017.

Schlupp, who also plays in midfield, has been linked with fellow Championship side West Bromwich Albion this summer.

With Norwich City captain Kenny McLean a potential injury doubt for the start of the season, who do the Canaries have in their squad who could don the armband in his stead?

Speaking to The Scrimmage podcast, boss Liam Manning thinks forward Josh Sargent has "the potential to be a strong leader" - but will the US international stay in East Anglia?

Meanwhile, the head coach also believes that 19-year-old Jacob Wright has "a terrific voice" in the changing room and he could "contemplate" handing the teenager the big responsibility of filling McLean's shoes.

Who do you think should captain the side when McLean isn't around? Let us know here.

West Bromwich Albion, Norwich and Middlesbrough are all interested in signing 27-year-old Northern Ireland left-back Jamal Lewis, a former Carrow Road favourite, following his release by Newcastle. (SportsBoom, external)

Norwich are also reportedly closing in on a deal for 21-year-old Metz and Senegal winger Pape Diallo, who has already had a medical with Watford, but has seen the move to Vicarage Road stall. (Sky Sports, external)

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Norwich City boss Liam Manning says captain Kenny McLean is due to find out if he needs surgery for an ankle issue that could see him miss the start of the Championship season.

The midfielder has returned to the UK from the side's pre-season camp in the Netherlands and is set to see a specialist to see if he requires surgical intervention to resolve the injury.

"It's been on and off for a short period. It's flared up, we've tried to settle it and reintroduce him and he's not comfortable with it," Manning told BBC Radio Norfolk.

"It doesn't seem to be going away with everything that's been tried."

If McLean were to miss the beginning of the season, it raises questions on who their new head coach would choose to wear the captain's armband.

Forward Josh Sargent took on the role during their 1-1 pre-season draw with Belgian side Zulte Waregem but has been linked with a move away, while the 39-year-old manager would "contemplate" giving it to 19-year-old midfielder Jacob Wright.

Manning is no stranger to young captaincy appointments, giving the armband to Jason Knight, 24, at his previous club Bristol City last season.

"I think [Jacob] has a terrific voice already for someone so young in the changing room," Manning said.

"At my previous club, I made someone quite young captain so it's not something I've not done before and afraid to do.

"At the minute, it's Kenny. Until we get close to the season, I'll make a decision nearer then."

Listen to the full interview with Liam Manning and more on The Scrimmage.

Join BBC Radio Norfolk's Rob Butler and a variety of Norwich City pundits as they take your calls at the final whistle this season to talk all things Canaries.

Got something to say but not got your radio to hand? We've got you covered.

You'll be able to watch Canary Call live right here on the BBC Website via BBC Norfolk.

So make sure to tune in at the conclusion of Norwich's opening match against Millwall on 9 August [KO 15:00 BST] and let us know your thoughts on the Canaries' start to the 2025-26 campaign.

Josh Windass is set to undergo a medical at Wrexham on Monday after the 31-year-old English forward was released from his Sheffield Wednesday contract, with Coventry and Norwich set to miss out on his signature. (GiveMeSport, external)

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Weren't able to get along to Carrow Road for the special summer edition of the Scrimmage in person this week?

Don't worry, whether it's signings, departures, investment or promotion you're interested in, we've got you covered...

BBC Radio Norfolk's Rob Butler, Phil Daley and Chris Reeve were joined by Norwich head coach Liam Manning, majority shareholder Mark Attanasio, executive director Zoe Webber and sporting director Ben Knapper to discuss a range of topics - and they also took part in a Q&A session with Canaries fans.

You can listen to the Scrimmage Special via BBC Sounds here.