Josh Sargent’s fast start for Norwich City has led to fans urging the American forward to stay at Carrow Road.
Sargent has scored three goals in his opening three appearances this season, hitting the ground running for the EFL Championship squad. The U.S. men’s national team striker has captained the side in Kenny McLean’s absence, scoring twice in league play and once in League Cup action.
Despite being linked with Wolfsburg, Roma, Leeds United, and Burnley this summer, Sargent has started the season with Norwich City and remains a member of the squad with only 13 days remaining in the summer transfer window.
Although the club may not be able to turn away a large transfer fee, Canaries manager Liam Manning is hoping that Sargent stays put in Norfolk.
“I’m hoping Ben [Knapper, director of football] turns his phone off so we don’t get any calls,” Manning jokingly said about the Canaries 2-1 victory over Portsmouth last Saturday.
“Sarge role models everything you want,” he added. “He’s a top person, a top professional. You see his work rate and how he leads by example. He’s top class.”
Norwich City next hosts Middlesbrough on August 23 before facing Southampton three days later in EFL Cup action. Manning will hope that Sargent is there for both matches, knowing that the longer he stays with the club, the better chance they have at being in the top-six race this season.