Southampton are leading the race for the signature of Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong, despite Norwich City recently joining the chase for the player, according to reports publsihed for the first time today in the Daily Telegraph.

Armstrong has sparked off a furious race for his signature this summer after another impressive last season in the Championship.

Blackburn may well have finished in the bottom half of the league at the end of the season, but Armstrong scored another 28 goals last term, taking his record to an impressive 46 goals in the English second division over the previous two seasons.

Everton and West Ham have been previously been reported to have shown an interest in signing Adam Armstrong, while Norwich have seemingly joined the chase at this later stage for the 24-year-old's signature.  Although it has been claimed in the media that Southampton currently have the edge in the race to sign the prolific striker this transfer window.

The Saints are in the market for a striker amid an amount of ongoing uncertainty over the future of Danny Ings at the club, and Armstrong has emerged as one of their preferred options and the club are actively pushing to take him to St. Mary’s this summer.

Blackburn are reported to be prepared to cash in on the star front man Armstrong, but only only if the offer is at the right price.

Norwich City are interested in making a move to sign Sheffield United right-back Jayden Bogle this summer ahead of a return to the Premier League, according to Sky Sports.

Bogle was only signed by Sheffield United from Derby County last summer and he managed to enjoy an impressive first campaign in the Premier League despite the Blades’ struggles in the top-flight. In total, the 20-year-old managed to score two goals in the 16 appearances he made for them in the league last season.

Following Sheffield United’s relegation from the top flight of English Football, there has already been interest in one or two of their key players.  Now according to Sky Sports’ Transfer Centre (22/06/21, 16:02), the Blades are going to face a battle to keep hold of Bogle this summer with Norwich City placing the 20-year-old on their list of potential transfer targets.

This comes as the Canaries aim to ramp up their transfer preparations ahead of their crucial first season back in the top-flight.  And more crucially try and fight off interest in the own right back Max Aarons who Bogle could be considered a ready made replacement for should the worst happen for the Canaries.

The 20-year-old though seems to be the perfect sort of signing for Norwich to make this summer and he fits in with their recruitment model of signing young and talented players to be developed. The chance to remain in the Premier League might well be very appealing to the right-back and the Blades are going to have to work hard to show him they have ambition and convince him to stay.

Contractually speaking, Sheffield United are in a strong place with Bogle and therefore there is no real reason for them to be overly concerned about interest in him. However, if Norwich do firm up their interest with an offer in the coming weeks then they will have to be prepared to try and remain firm because he is a player they should do all they can to keep.

Norwich City have identified Feyenoord captain Steven Berghuis as a potential replacement for Emiliano Buendia, who they sold to Aston Villa earlier this month.

Per PA Media, Norwich are interested in bringing Berghuis to Carrow Road thanks to his low price tag, which reported to be €5 million. Much like Buendia’s ability to play out wide or through the middle, Berghuis plays on the right-hand side of midfield with a tendency to drift inside and operate as a creative outlet behind the striker.

Norwich’s interest in Berghuis has been a long-standing one. They first tried to sign him in 2015, but the Dutchman opted for Watford, where he had a forgettable two-year stint, making just one start for the Hornets.

Having allowed Buendia to leave, Norwich will be hoping to find a replacement in time for their first Premier League game of the 2021/2 season, which sees them host Liverpool on Saturday, August 14.

Hampshire Live journalist Tom Leach has delivered an update on Angus Gunn joining Norwich City this summer, as Ralph Hasenhuttl continues to trim some of the fringe players from the Southampton squad ahead of the kick off for the 2021/22 Premier League season.

The journalist has stated on Twitter that:

“Angus Gunn will have his #NCFC medical on Monday, I’m told. He will then finalise a £5.5m move (£2.5m initial payment, could rise to £10m with clauses).”

Gunn has endured a nightmare spell at St Mary’s since joining in a £13.5m deal from Manchester City in 2017, making just 30 appearances for the first team, in which he conceded 52 goals and kept just eight clean sheets.

Peterborough United have made the first move for Exeter City star Joel Randall but face rival interest from Celtic and Norwich City, according to a report published today by Football Insider.

The winger, 21, was previously the subject of three failed transfer bids from Charlton in the January transfer window having lit up League Two.

A recruitment source has told Football Insider that Peterborough have had a six-figure bid for Randall knocked back by Exeter.

The fourth-tier club are hopeful of securing a higher fee for the breakout star.

Exeter expect to lose Randall this summer with a year remaining on his contract.

Expected bids from Celtic and Norwich could push up the asking price for the youngster, which Lee Bowyer claimed in January was “around £1million”.

Randall, who is predominantly a left-sided attacker but can operate on both flanks, scored 10 goals and provided five assists for Exeter from 32 matches last season.

He has been at Exeter City since he was 11 and is a product of the same academy that has produced Ollie Watkins and Ethan Ampadu in recent years.

AFC Bournemouth midfielder Philip Billing is a transfer target for Premier League side Norwich City this summer, according to The Mirror.

Having lost both Alex Tettey and Mario Vrancic this summer, as well as last season’s Tottenham loanee Oliver Skipp, the Canaries lack depth in the middle of the park upon their return to the top flight.

And following the Cherries’ failure to follow Daniel Farke’s side with promotion of their own, Billing is one of many players who may be seeking an exit from the Vitality Stadium.

The Denmark international appeared 42 times in all competition last season, but was seen to best effect under Jonathan Woodgate, who pushed him into a more advanced midfield role.

Seven of Billing’s eight goals came in the final 17 games of the regular Championship season and he added four assists to his tally in that time as well, with the 25-year-old proving to be a prolific figure.

Bournemouth paid £15 million to Huddersfield for Billing’s services back in 2019 and the Mirror believe that the Cherries would command a similar fee to prize him away from Dorset – and Norwich have cash to spend following the sale of Emi Buendia to Aston Villa.

Leeds United are attemptin to derail Norwich City’s deal for Southampton goalkeeper Angus Gunn, according to reports published today by Football Insider.

Norwich have been working on the resigning of their academy product and former loanee and have agreed a £5million-plus fee with the Saints.

However, a recruitment source has told Football Insider Leeds are also keen on Gunn, 25, and have registered their interest in a late ambush.

United are looking to offload number two Kiko Casilla this summer after he slipped behind Illan Meslier in the pecking order.  And with Gunn having been targeted by Leeds before he is regarded as the ideal competition and cover for first choice stopper Meslier.

The Whites were reportedly originally keen on signing the young English shot-stopper before his move from Manchester City to Southampton in 2018.

Gunn has fallen out of favour at Southampton and is now behind Alex McCarthy and Fraser Forster in the pecking order.

Norwich, where Gunn spent the 2017/18 campaign on loan, have had a £5million-plus bid accepted by the Saints and are negotiating other terms of the deal.

However, Leeds have made a late move to try and beat the newly-promoted side to his capture.

The keeper spent the 2020/21 season on loan at Championship side Stoke City, making 15 appearances.  Unfortunately while there he suffered an ankle injury in November which kept him out of 15 games for the Potters.  Gunn then suffered a foot injury in April which ultimately ended his season.

He has a total of 22 Premier League appearances under his belt, while he was an unused substitute for England against Brazil in 2017.

AFC Bournemouth midfielder Philip Billing is a transfer target for Premier League side Norwich City this summer, according to The Mirror.

Having lost both Alex Tettey and Mario Vrancic this summer, as well as last season’s Tottenham loanee Oliver Skipp, the Canaries lack depth in the middle of the park upon their return to the top flight.

And following the Cherries’ failure to follow Daniel Farke’s side with promotion of their own, Billing is one of many players who may be seeking an exit from the Vitality Stadium.

The Denmark international appeared 42 times in all competition last season, but was seen to best effect under Jonathan Woodgate, who pushed him into a more advanced midfield role.

Seven of Billing’s eight goals came in the final 17 games of the regular Championship season and he added four assists to his tally in that time as well, with the 25-year-old proving to be a prolific figure.

Bournemouth paid £15 million to Huddersfield for Billing’s services back in 2019 and the Mirror believe that the Cherries would command a similar fee to prize him away from Dorset – and Norwich have cash to spend following the sale of Emi Buendia to Aston Villa.