Connolly features: 2 free agents Norwich City should still be looking to sign.
Norwich City got their first win of the season last weekend with a victory over Coventry City.
That one result can sometimes be the kickstart that gets a campaign into motion. At least that’s what fans of the Canaries will be hoping.
The club have had to deal with major changes throughout this summer. Two of their best players in Gabriel Sara and Jonathan Rowe left the club, the ownership structure is set to change, and they have a first-time EFL coach at the helm.
Johannes Hoff Thorup certainly hasn’t been dealt the best of hands in his first summer at Carrow Road, but there will still be hope that they can potentially replicate last season’s success by making the play-offs.
In order to do so, Norwich made sure they were active on the final day of the transfer window. They brought in midfielder Anis Ben Slimane from Sheffield United and winger Kaide Gordon from Liverpool (both on loan).
Most of their deals this summer have been either temporary or the signing of a free agent. Even though they are no longer able to bring in loanees, they can still sign out-of-contract players. These two options are who Norwich should be looking at.
Aaron Connolly
With Josh Sargent’s start to the season, City supporters will be rightly enthused about their chances of success this season. He has two goals and one assist in their first four games. He has missed four big chances though, according to Sofascore.
What should worry the Norwich faithful as much as Sargent’s ability to catch fire makes them excited is his injury record. Particularly in the previous campaign, he missed a lot of action, and the Canaries will need to have someone who can adequately step in and do a similar role.
Given the way that he plays, Aaron Connolly could be the best free agent option possible to play back-up to Sargent and be on hand when needed.
The 24-year-old who scored eight times in 28 appearances for Hull City last time out is still unsigned after being released by the Tigers.
