Norwich City agree deal to sign Brazilian – Player flying to England on Friday

Norwich City have an agreement for the signing of Palmeiras youngster Pedro Lima, according to reports from Brazil.

Outlet Nosso Palestra were the one breaking the news on Wednesday morning, claiming there were ‘advanced negotiations’ for him to be loaned to the Canaries for a year.

Later on, ESPN Brasil came up to back up the news, saying Palmeiras and Norwich already have a deal agreed for the move.

The 20-year-old is indeed moving on a one-year loan, but the Canaries will not have an option to buy him.

Pedro Lima is expected to fly to England on Friday to have his medicals and sign the contract with Norwich City.

At first, he’s expected to join the Canaries’ U-21 squad, and he should have his debut against Chelsea next week.

According to ESPN, Norwich City plan to work his physical strength in the first few months, and then have him playing for the first-team by the end of the season.

Lima only has one appearance for Palmeiras’ first team, and is seen by the club as a prospect with great potential.

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Milot Rashica: Norwich City winger signs permanent deal at Turkish club Besiktas

Norwich City have confirmed winger Milot Rashica has left the Championship club and signed for Turkish top-flight side Besiktas for an undisclosed fee.

The 27-year old joined the Canaries from Bundesliga club Werder Bremen for £9.4m ahead of their return to the Premier League in 2021-22.

But the Kosovo forward could not help Norwich avoid relegation at the end of that season.

He spent the bulk of last term on loan in Turkey with Galatasaray.

Rashica scored four goals in 26 appearances as Galatasaray went on to win the title.

He played his last game for Norwich in a Carabao Cup tie against Bournemouth in August 2022.