According to BBC Sport, the new coach of Norwich City, Dean Smith has revealed that Chelsea loanee Billy Gilmour has a vital role to fulfil in his plans. Smith was appointed as the new man at the helm after Daniel Farke was sacked following a series of poor results.

The 20-year-old was sent out on loan by the Blues on a season-long deal to gain some valuable minutes. He was getting minutes at the start of the campaign but was frozen out of the squad after he fell out of favour with Farke.

Meanwhile, he continued to excel for Scotland, which was a sharp contrast to his time at Norwich. The Blues were concerned with how the situation developed since the purpose of the loan was for him to get regular minutes. However, he has not played a single minute since September for the Canaries.

With Farke no more in the picture, Smith is ready to give his players a fresh start. Gilmour has little to worry about if he performs the same way he does in a Scotland jersey.

“They have got a big role to play at this football club, along with the rest of the squad. It’s a new start for them with a new coaching team coming in.”

When asked about the future of the loanee, Smith replied that the midfielder is vital and is a part of his plans. He added that and it is down to the players to decide what role they play in the team.

“We’ll see them in training tomorrow and it’s down to them to impress us in our time here.”

The new man in charge was also talking about Todd Cantwell alongside Gilmour. His words would be a relief to Chelsea, who will hope that things would take a turn for the better from here on out. The supporters would also be delighted to know the current situation surrounding the academy graduate.

West Ham could make a move to sign Norwich City attacker Todd Cantwell in January according to club insiders at the East London team, Claret and Hugh.

The Hammers are though to be considering a move for Norwich star Todd Cantwell if they cannot do a deal to sign Jesse Lingard in the January transfer window.  Lingard remains a target for David Moyes and there will be an attempt to bring him back from Manchester United in the winter window.

But a move for Cantwell is reported to also be under consideration, with the young Canaries star in a similar contractual situation to Lingard.

His deal also expires at the end of the season and he is seen as the type of player who could operate across the forward line.

Cantwell can play on both the left and the right and in attacking midfield, and he has Premier League experience; the 23-year-old has made 42 appearances in the top-flight, scoring six goals and registering two assists.

Norwich look to be likely candidates to get relegated again this season – they have won just one of their opening 11 games of the campaign and are already five points off safety – and there is a feeling that the Norfolk born and bred youngster would be keen on a move to the London Stadium.

Cantwell is valued at £19.8m by Transfermarkt but he could be potentially available for a knock-down fee given his contractual situation in the January transfer window, from a Norwich City fans perspective though, hopefully not

Thomas Tuchel has revealed Chelsea will make a decision on how to proceed with Billy Gilmour's loan at Norwich in January.

The 20-year-old made his first-team breakthrough under Frank Lampard and featured sporadically under Tuchel when the German took over last season, and his move to Norfolk was supposed to offer him more playing time.

However, things have not panned out that way so far, with former Canaries boss Daniel Farke affording the Scot few opportunities before he was dismissed.

Competition for places in Chelsea's midfield is fierce, while another of their loanees, Conor Gallagher, has impressed at Crystal Palace, and Tuchel has admitted Gilmour's struggles need to be addressed.

He said: "We'll take the decision in January, when the decision has to be made, not now.

"The things were clear when we decided together that he is looking for more minutes and more game time in another club. The challenge was clear that he needs to fight his way through.

"Right now things are not going as he maybe wishes and we all wish for, but now is not the moment to already give solutions and cancel the whole project.

"Sometimes these weeks and months arrive when the situation seems to be stuck or it seems not to go the right way. You have to hang in there, you have to show your quality and you have to make sure you help your team, no matter where it is. That sharpens your character. That will be making a big chapter in your career.

"For me right now it is not the moment to already give solutions for January and open the talks to bring him back. Now it is November and there is still a lot of time to prove that he has enough quality to help Norwich to be a better team."

Dean Smith will sign a two-and-half-year contract to become Norwich City’s manager on Saturday evening.

Terms were agreed verbally earlier on Saturday and all the legal necessities have been passed.

Norwich are likely to confirm the deal in the next 24 hours, and the club's bosses will stress that Smith was their first choice from the start of the process to identify Daniel Farke's replacement.

Farke was dismissed after Norwich beat Brentford 2-1 in their final game before the international break - their first Premier League win of the season.

Despite that success, they are bottom of the table with five points from their first 11 games.

Smith was dismissed just a day after Farke - a Friday night defeat to Southampton was Villa's fifth loss in a row and left them just two points above the drop zone.

Smith's overall record at Villa was excellent, having led them to promotion from the Championship via the play-offs in his first season at the helm, before Premier League finishes of 17th and 11th - plus a League Cup final appearance.

Smith and former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard were understood to be the main contenders to take charge at Norwich, but the latter withdrew from the running as he does not feel the job is right for him at this stage of his career.

Sky Sports News has been told that, even before Lampard withdrew, Norwich's bosses had been impressed by Smith's ideas for the squad.

He will begin the task of trying to guide Villa to safety when they host Southampton - his final opponents as Villa boss - on November 20.

 

Norwich City are expected to offer former Brentford & Aston Villa Manager Dean Smith the head coach job in the next few days. 

Negotiations have been ongoing for several days and Smith's representatives are now in advanced talks over the details of his contract.

Smith and former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard were understood to be in a two-horse race to take charge at Carrow Road, but the latter withdrew from the running as he does not feel the job is right for him at this stage of his career.

Sky Sports News has been told that, even before Lampard withdrew his interest, Norwich's bosses had been impressed by the vision and ethos of Smith's ideas for the squad.

Smith is still visiting family in New York, but talks have been ongoing with his agent and the 50-year-old is ready to fly back to sign a deal as soon as the final details can be agreed.

Norwich sacked former boss Daniel Farke just hours after they recorded their first Premier League win of the season, away to Brentford on November 6.

The Canaries are bottom of the table after collecting just five points from their first 11 games since returning to the top flight.

Former Norwich City manager  has become the new shock favourite to be the next Rangers manager – should Steven Gerrard’s expected move to Aston Villa be completed.

An announcement on Gers boss Gerrard’s future is expected in the next 48 hours.

Bookmakers Betfair have significantly shortened the odds for Alex Neil to take over from Gerrard in the Ibrox hotseat.

Both Neil and Derek McInnes have saw the most support in the past 24 hours since the market was put out.

Gary McAllister is sandwiched by the pair in the market but it is expected that he would join Gerrard at his former club.

Michael Beale is next but he has seen significant support in the past 24 hours for the Cardiff City job, with his odds slashed this morning.

Ex-Gers ace Giovanni van Bronckhorst is next, Gerrard’s ex-England pals John Terry and Frank Lampard weakening in the betting and now out to double figures.

Neil, 40, left Preston North End by mutual consent in March of this year and has spent some time with former team-mate David Artell at Crewe.

He led Norwich City to promotion to the Premier League and had come close to achieving the same with Preston during his time there.

Next Rangers manager odds:

Alex Neil 5/2

Gary McAllister 3/1

Derek McInnes 9/2

Michael Beale 6/1

Giovanni van Bronckhorst 15/2

Kjetil Knutsen 9/1

John Terry 11/1

Frank Lampard 14/1

Gerrard's move to Aston Villa is 'all but done', local reporters have claimed.

A move from Rangers to the Midlands appears to be only a matter of time as the Villains look to replace axed Dean Smith.

'FINALISING' Steven Gerrard to Aston Villa ‘all but done’ with announcement in 24-48 hours or SOONER

The Aston Villa correspondent from Birmingham Live, Ashley Preece says he expects an announcement soon.

He tweeted this lunchtime: "Steven Gerrard to Aston Villa all but done as he finalises his backroom staff.

"I'm expecting an announcement within the next 24 to 48 hours if not sooner.

"Christian Purslow set to get his man."

 

Norwich City have reportedly identified three ideal successors for Daniel Farke in the Carrow Road dugout.
Despite leading the Canaries to their first Premier League win of the season over Brentford last time out, Farke was relieved of his duties over the weekend.

According to Sky Sports News, Frank Lampard, Dean Smith and current Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl are now on a three-man shortlist for the manager's job at Carrow Road.

Lampard has been out of the game since being let go by Chelsea over the winter and is reportedly set for imminent talks with the Canaries, while Smith was another managerial casualty of the weekend after being sacked by Aston Villa.

Hasenhuttl, meanwhile, is under contract at Southampton until the summer of 2024, but he is understood to be 'hugely admired' by the powers-that-be at Norwich.

Frank Lampard is leading the race to become the new Norwich City manager after holding talks with the Premier League club, according to reports.

Daniel Farke was axed as head coach just hours after overseeing the Canaries’ first Premier League victory of the season at Brentford.

There were emotional scenes at the final whistle as fans, players and coaching staff celebrated the 2-1 battling win.

Football Insider now claim that they could turn to former Chelsea boss Lampard, who has been out of work since being sacked by the west London club last season.

It is understood that the former England international has ‘opened talks’ with Norwich about the vacant managerial position. He is now the clear favourite with the bookies.

A source at Norwich has told the website that ‘discussions are already underway with Lampard regarding him taking over’ with the former Derby boss ‘keen to become the new manager at Carrow Road’.

Lampard’s ‘managerial experience at both Premier League and Championship level is of particular interest to Norwich’ as they look for a manager who could handle all scenarios.

Announcing Farke’s departure from the club on Saturday, Norwich sporting director Stuart Webber told the club’s website: “In continuing to demand the very best for our football club, this decision was not an easy one.