Norwich City are in advanced talks with RB Salzburg regarding the acquisition of midfielder Forson Amankwah. The clubs have agreed on a permanent deal worth just under £4 million, plus performance-based bonuses. This deal utilizes funds from the sale of Gabriel Sara, with Norwich expected to make additional signings before the transfer window closes.
The Canaries are optimistic about securing the Ghanaian midfielder, who has been on their radar for some time, though he is unlikely to feature in their Championship opener against Oxford United on Saturday. Established journalist Owuraku Ampofo from FlashScore reported that Amankwah will travel to England soon to finalize the move.
Amankwah is a versatile box-to-box midfielder, and Norwich has been seeking a replacement for Sara following his big-money transfer to Galatasaray confirmed on Sunday. The club has acted quickly to secure Amankwah, who has also played as a right winger, attacking midfielder, and occasionally as a left-back.
Johannes Hoff Thorup, who worked with several Ghanaian talents during his tenure at Nordsjaelland, is reportedly a strong admirer of Amankwah and has monitored his progress for an extended period. The prospect of regular game time in the Championship has convinced Amankwah to make the move.
