Norwich City are not pursuing a summer transfer for Verona's defensive midfielder Cheikh Niasse. The Canaries had considered the 26-year-old in previous windows, but fresh reports of advanced talks are unfounded.
Norwich's recruitment efforts are now focused on adding a left back to compete with Lucien Mahovo and Ben Chrisene. City would prefer a permanent addition and are scouring the continental markets alongside domestic options.
Free agent Dennis Cirkin has been assessed, but a host of Championship clubs are believed to be tracking the defender. Any potential move for Hull City's Ryan Giles was a non-starter, with the promotion-winning full back likely to cost £10m plus.
The Canaries signalled their intent to bolster Philippe Clement's squad with the initial £8m capture of Sheffield United winger Andre Brooks. This followed early moves for Brazilian defender Bruno Alves and returning loanee Sam Field. Field's return was seen as a key piece of business, with Mirko Topic unlikely to be fully fit for the Championship kick-off in early August.
As of 27 Jun 2026, Norwich City are preparing for the new season, having finished 9th in the Championship with 65 points, 19 wins, 8 draws, and 19 losses from 46 games, with a recent form of LDWWL. Their goal difference was +7, with 63 scored and 56 conceded. They are 30 points behind leaders Coventry. | Category | Value | | League Standing | 9th | | Points | 65 | | Goal Difference | +7 | | Title Race | 30 points behind Coventry |
Defensive midfielder Niasse made 20 Serie A appearances for Verona in 2025/26, but is reportedly available following their top-flight relegation, with Verona looking to trim the squad.
