Norwich City: Latest on Max Johnston transfer pursuit

Norwich City are unlikely to sign out of contract Motherwell right back Max Johnston this summer.

The teenager has been heavily linked with the club throughout the summer and is understood to have visited their Colney training base prior to the end of the season at the start of May.

Despite Johnston being keen on a move to Carrow Road, the two parties have been unable to agree terms and it looks increasingly unlikely that he will be a Norwich player come the start of next season.

The 19-year-old has interest from Premier League, Championship and Serie A clubs after turning down a new deal at Motherwell but is choosing his next option based on playing pathway rather than prestige or league.

It’s understood Norwich were considered among the strongest domestic options he has received, with the appeal of working with a German coach in David Wagner thought to be appealing.

Norwich have been in dialogue with Johnston and his representatives for a prolonged period of time but now look increasingly unlikely to win the race to sign the Scotland U21 international.

City have already added Jack Stacey to that area of the pitch as well as confirming the signing of Kellen Fisher on Friday morning.

The highly-rated teenager joins having played a prominent role in their National League play-off campaign.

Bromley boss Andy Woodman, who worked with the youngster throughout this season and gave him a chance in the first team, offered him a warm send-off after he completed his move to Norwich.

“From day one when I came to Bromley I could see Kellen was a really good young talent,” Woodman told their official channels.

“The key for me was when to expose him to First Team football and once I did, he just excelled. I’m extremely proud and chuffed to have seen another young player under my coaching career progress. Kellen will no doubt have a bright future.”

Canaries Tie Down Defender for New Campaign

Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central club Hitchin Town have revealed that Layne Eadie has penned a new deal to remain at Top Field for 2023/24.

The 29-year-old defender brings experience which is crucial both on and off the field.

He re-joined the Canaries in December 2022 following the demise of Southern Division One Central side Harlow Town, who he had returned to in June 2021.

He had originally signed for Hitchin in September 2019 from Isthmian League Premier Division side Wingate & Finchley.

He had joined Wingate on a permanent basis in July 2018 after a period on loan from Vanarama National League South side St Albans City towards the end of the 2017/18 season.

He signed for the Saints in May 2017 after a successful first period at Harlow.

He is an energetic left-back who has twice been in the Isthmian League team of the year and impressed during his time with Harlow, winning various club awards.

He was previously with the St Albans during the 2012/13 and 2013/14 campaigns after a spell with St Neots Town.