Norwich City agree deal with RB Salzburg for Ghana midfielder Forson Amankwah

English Championship side, Norwich City has reached an agreement with RB Salzburg for the transfer of Ghanaian midfielder Forson Amankwah.

Amankwah is expected to sign a four-year contract with Norwich as the club seeks to strengthen its squad following Gabriel Sara's recent move to Galatasaray.

New Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup, who is well-acquainted with young Ghanaian talent from his time at Nordsjaelland, is particularly interested in Amankwah.

The 21-year-old joined Salzburg in 2021 and has since gained valuable experience during loan spells at Liefering and Rheindorf Altach.

Last season was a significant one for Amankwah, as he made 27 appearances for Salzburg across various competitions, including his debut in the Champions League.

In March, Amankwah made his debut for Ghana's national team, playing a total of 88 minutes in friendly matches against Nigeria and Uganda.

His performances have caught the attention of several clubs this summer, including Anderlecht, Sturm Graz, Nordsjaelland, Freiburg, Augsburg, and Stuttgart.

However, Norwich's offer, which includes a clear path to first-team football and the opportunity to play in England, was particularly appealing to Amankwah.

The Canaries, who finished 6th in the Championship last season and reached the playoff semi-finals, are aiming for a return to the Premier League following their relegation in 2022.

The addition of Amankwah could be a crucial step in helping Norwich achieve that goal.