Unthinkable Borja Sainz transfer action should not enter Norwich City board’s mind
Borja Sainz has been an absolute revelation for Norwich City since his arrival in 2023. The Spanish winger has taken the Championship by storm this campaign, and will undoubtedly have plenty of admirers heading into January.
An electric start to the season has seen the 23-year-old notch up ten goals and two assists in his opening 12 matches, averaging a goal contribution every single game. The Canaries have been rampant so far this season, with 22 goals scored, which Sainz has been a massive factor in.
However, any thoughts of selling the Spaniard in the upcoming winter transfer window should be dashed, as he would surely be a key asset in a potential push for promotion.
Sainz can help Norwich’s promotion push
Sainz can help Norwich’s promotion push
| Borja Sainz key stats 2024/25 (FotMob) | ||||||
| Apps | Goals | Assists | Shots on target | Chances created | xG | Pass accuracy (%) |
| 12 | 10 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 5.16 | 77.9% |
The young attacker linked up with the East Anglian side last summer, signing from Turkish outfit, Giresunspor. Whilst his first season was steady, netting six goals and two assists, it would be the 2024-25 campaign in which Sainz took centre stage for his side.
A new era at Carrow Road is underway, with Mark Attansio’s continued investment in the club, coupled with the appointment of the exciting Johannes Hoff Thorup, it’s clear to see that the club are looking at a first Premier League return since 2022.
Norwich find themselves in a bit of unfamiliar territory, especially in recent history, as bitter rivals Ipswich Town secured back-to-back promotions to earn themselves a spot in the Premier League. Being the second-best team in East Anglia is something Norwich haven’t been used to in recent times, so the Canaries will be desperate to overthrow their rivals.
Whilst it’s still very early in the season, Sainz’s form has been remarkable. The amount of goals Norwich are scoring is certainly reflective of a promotion contender, as only league leaders Sunderland have netted more times. However, with Sainz involved in 12 out of City’s 22 goals so far, the reliance on the Spaniard could come back to cost them should the board cash in on their star in January.
