Norwich City made some statement signings in the summer transfer window and it seems further recruits are on the radar this winter too.
Anis Slimane has signed permanently after a good first half of the season on loan from Sheffield United while Lewis Dobbin is now in on a temporary basis. In an effort to move up the Championship table in 2025, Johannes Hoff Thorup will be keen to leave his mark on the team.
Now, a fresh name has surfaced on the Canaries’ radar.
According to Darren Witcoop’s article on X, Nottingham City appears to have entered the running for Ricky-Jade Jones, a forward for Peterborough United. After Cardiff City’s offer was rejected, the Norfolk team made an inquiry.
Witcoop adds that Jones has admirers overseas as well, though no names are given.
The 22-year-old’s contract with Peterborough United expires in the summer, but because he was raised in their development program, Posh will still be eligible to receive a respectable compensation money even if he decides to leave when his contract does.
Jones can play as a striker or on the left wing with his lightning pace causing mayhem for lots of League One defenders over the years.
Born in the city, the Peterborough United academy graduate has only ever played for the Posh. He has scored 11 goals and provided three assists in 31 games this season, bringing his total to 35 goals and 11 assists in 177 games with the team. Over the last two seasons, his performance has increased.
With his unpolished physical traits and occasionally subpar final output, Jones has an air of a “unpolished gem.” Higher levels are interested in him, though, because he is demonstrating that he can now contribute goals in a respectable manner.
Thorup’s attacking options
There is undoubtedly room for Norwich City to bolster their roster with a player like Jones this month. Along with Josh Sargent and Ante Crnac, he would be another option at the top of the field, but he could also play on the left. With Dobbin merely on loan and Borja Sainz receiving praise for his standout performances, such wide-ranging talent might be useful.
With some astute coaching, Jones, who is currently 22 years old, might develop into a very potent attacker.
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