As early as next week, Norwich City should make an effort to sign Matej Jurasek and Lewis Dobbin.

The Canaries must work to strengthen their concerningly thin depth in wide-forward positions as quickly as possible, though, if they hope to maintain their run for the top six. Only Kaide Gordon (20), Tony Springett (22) and the frequently injured Onel Hernández (31) consider themselves natural wingers, with the exception of Player of the Season-elect Borja Sainz.

Many fans feel that Sainz has been burned out by the excessive dependence on him in the face of a demanding festive schedule, as he has failed to score or assist in seven games. Even if the Norfolk team will find it difficult to match the caliber of their outstanding Spanish striker, they must prioritize players who can contribute when minutes are controlled because Sainz needs a break, according to the numbers.

In light of this, if Norwich is to pose a significant danger in the final stretch, the following two wide strikers must be acquired as soon as feasible. Norwich City is reportedly on the verge of signing the 21-year-old on a short-term loan after he was recalled from West Bromwich Albion by parent club Aston Villa, a team that has developed a reputation for recalling loans in the winter, according to BBC Sport.

The fact that the former Toffee made just one league start for the Baggies may worry Carrow Road team supporters. This was a regrettable consequence of Mikey Johnston and Tom Fellows increasingly claiming either flank as their own, rather than a reflection of Dobbins’ skill. Although the former England U19 international has not yet contributed many goals, he has off-the-ball skills that can be quite helpful in Championship play, especially when used as a substitute.

With his well-known relentless style of play, Dobbins was once considered Everton’s logical heir to Anthony Gordon. His work ethic will be a huge asset, but the East Anglian team will want to see the results to match it. He might be the kind of low-risk, high-reward player that gives Norwich that additional push this end-season, even though it didn’t work out at the Hawthorns. If reports are to be believed, he should be over the line soon. Matěj Jurásek, an international for the Czech Republic, is also firmly connected to a move to East Anglia this month.

A left-footed winger who prefers to cut in from the right, the 21-year-old has slowed down his development recently, but he was one of the most exciting Czech talents in a generation when he first joined Slavia Prague at the age of 15. He is completely fearless in his ability to take on defenders, and if the deal goes through, the Canaries may have their ideal complement to the left-sided Sainz.

Undoubtedly a long-term investment, but this could be the January window’s biggest surprise if Jurásek can start to reach his full creative and offensive potential at Carrow Road. According to reports, both of the aforementioned deals are expected to be finalized by the end of the week. If this is the case, Norwich’s transfer and recruitment staff deserves praise for correctly identifying the squad’s obvious red flags and making a quick effort to address the issue as soon as it arises.

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