Norwich City: Reevo's Rumour Ramble 2
Will Norwich forward Josh Sargent be heading east back to Germany?
With Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg said to be "very" interested in the American, who previously played for Werder Bremen, Chris Reeves' newest rumour ramble causes quite the stir at BBC Radio Norfolk.
Listen to the full lowdown and more on BBC Sounds.
Image source, Rex FeaturesChris Hogg, right, will be Liam Manning's assistant coach at Carrow Road
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)
Image source, BBC Radio NorfolkFormer 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.
Image source, Getty ImagesForbes played for Norwich between 1996 and 2001
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BBC Sport football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesRyan Garry is expected to join Norwich to join Liam Manning's staff
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)
Want more EFL transfer rumours? Check out Wednesday's full gossip column
Norwich City podcast: Reevo's Rumour Ramble
Can you pronounce Vladan Kovacevic? You might need to get learning.
The Bosnian goalkeeper features as Chris Reeve talks the latest transfer rumours from Norwich City in the new edition of The Scrimmage podcast.
Listen to the full lowdown and more on BBC Sounds.
Blackburn Rovers winger Tyrhys Dolan has drawn interest from Norwich City and Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers with the 23-year-old's contract at Ewood Park set to expire this summer. (Football League World), external
Read Friday's full gossip column for more EFL transfer rumours
Norwich City are edging closer to the signing of Ajax centre-back Jakov Medic, 26, who spent last season on loan in the German Bundesliga with VfL Bochum, and a deal worth up to £2.5m is close to being agreed. (Sky Sports), external
Birmingham City, Hull City and Norwich are among the clubs chasing Arminia Bielefeld defender Louis Oppie, but the 23-year-old German is also attracting strong interest from Bundesliga rivals Union Berlin who have already submitted a bid. (Football Insider), external
Want more EFL transfer rumours? Check out Thursday's full gossip column
Norwich City are closing in on the signing of Crystal Palace goalkeeper Louie Moulden, 23, as back-up to expected number one Dan Grimshaw who was recently signed from Plymouth. (Sky Sports), external
Want more transfer news and rumours from the EFL? Take a look at Wednesday's full gossip column
Image source, Getty ImagesThe PFA awards have announced a shortlist of six for their Championship Players' Player of the Year award, with promoted Burnley and Leeds United each receiving two nominations.
Clarets captain Josh Brownhill and goalkeeper James Trafford are both up for the prize, while Leeds forward Dan James and midfielder Ao Tanaka are also on the list.
The remaining two nominations have gone to Sheffield United midfielder Gustavo Hamer and Norwich City forward Borja Sainz.
The winner will be announced on 19 August at Manchester's Opera House.
The lowdown on Harry Darling
Ex-Norwich City midfielder Mark Fotheringham says he is "excited" by new centre-back signing Harry Darling.
The 25-year-old penned a three-year deal at Carrow Road after his contract with Swansea City expired.
Fotheringham worked with Darling during a brief spell as first-team coach with the Swans at the end of last season.
"I'm quite torn because Swansea is a really special club and I really enjoyed my time there," Fotheringham told The Scrimmage podcast on BBC Radio Norfolk.
"But I'm also happy my old club Norwich have signed a fantastic player."
Fotheringham said Darling is a "very talented centre-back" with a high level of experience of playing Championship football.
"He's very dominant in the air, which you would expect from his presence and his height [6ft 2in], which makes him really dangerous in both boxes," Fotheringham said.
"But his special weapon for me is his ability to play with the ball. He steps into midfield areas and finds great solutions to break lines.
"He's got really good diagonal passing - fantastic range."
Fotheringham added: "He's very much a gentleman, he's got time for people, he's very well respected around the group.
"But he also has a real edge to him. When there are any duels or 50-50s to be won, he's very much on the front foot and a very aggressive defender, which you need."
Norwich City have rejected an opening bid of £12.7m from Portuguese side Porto for 18-goal forward Borja Sainz, 24, while Serie A club Napoli are also interested in signing the Spaniard. (Sky Sports), external
The Canaries have had a bid of their own rejected by Leicester City for Polish goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk, 24. (Sky Sports), external
Want more transfer news and rumours from the EFL? Take a look at Monday's full gossip column
