Norwich City must send scouts to watch Chelsea star and Richard Kone, here’s why

Another new era at Norwich City began in the summer with the departure of David Wagner and the subsequent

arrival of Johannes Hoff Thorup.

There have been many inconsistencies thus far, but this was probably caused in part by the high player turnover in

the summer.

For Hoff Thorup, who would have been looking forward to teaching players like Jon Rowe, Gabriel Sara, and Abu

Kamara, losing these guys would have been devastating.

He has started to get the most out of those at his disposal, though, and players like Callum Doyle and Borja Sainz

have really impressed.

Despite this, they are now in ninth place in the league, and a successful January transfer window is probably

necessary if they want to make it to the playoffs.

With that in mind, at Football League World, we have detailed two players Norwich City should be scouting ahead of

a busy New Year.

Richard Kone

Richard Kone has a remarkable footballing story at just 21 years old.

After travelling to the UK to compete in the Homeless World Cup in 2019, the Ivorian later joined Lopes Tavares,

which was then renamed Athletic Newham, where he scored 88 goals in 109 appearances.

He was unable to advance until 2024, when his visa was ultimately granted, despite interest coming from all

directions. As a result, he moved to Wycombe Wanderers, where he made a significant impression in less than a year.

The youthful player has made 44 appearances for the Chairboys so far, scoring 15 goals, including an outstanding

nine this season in the league.

Interest will probably show up as a result, and Norwich should start keeping an eye on his development in

anticipation of a possible January transfer.

The Canaries do have forward options in Josh Sargent and Ante Crnac, but they should seek the Wycombe striker

because of the former’s ongoing injury problems and the latter’s inexperience.

Although many will contend that his lack of Championship experience will work against him, he has overcome

obstacles and is probably capable of handling one more jump after rising from the Essex Senior League to League One.

Thus, if Kone keeps up his performance through January, Hoff Thorup should take a chance and ask Mark Attanasio

to finance a move for him.

Tyrique George

In keeping with their trend of focussing on up-and-coming talent, Norwich’s scouts ought to be going to Cobham and

Stamford Bridge to get a look at Tyrique George.

The 18-year-old might be the ideal short-term solution for Norwich’s right-wing problems, which have been very

noticeable this season.

The young player, who has already made his Conference League debut for Chelsea’s first squad, was described by

Jadon Sancho as a player “with the world at his feet.”

He would be a perfect match on the right wing because of his directness and willingness to get shots off troublesome

sides. He prefers to play in a 4-3-3 formation. He joined the Blues’ academy at the age of eight.

A six-month loan would allow Norwich enough time to scout and arrange their summer signing for that same

position, even though it seems impossible to complete a permanent move.

In order to assess George before a potential January transfer, the Canaries’ recruitment team should be travelling

west to Stamford Bridge.

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