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Jacob Wright started 10 Championship games for Norwich while on loan Norwich City have signed midfielder Jacob Wright from Manchester City for a fee of £2. 3m. The 19-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the option for a further 12 months having spent the second half of the season on loan at Carrow Road, making 15 appearances. The Canaries are still without a head coach following the sacking of Johannes Hoff Thorup and the decision not to consider interim boss Jack Wilshere for the role on a full-time basis. But they have gone ahead with plans to recruit Wright on a permanent basis and the deal will be completed on 1 June. The fee could rise to £3m with add-ons. Bristol City boss Liam Manning remains the favourite to replace Thorup. "Jacob has been fantastic since joining us back in January, and his impact and performances made this an easy decision for us to make, " Norwich sporting director Ben Knapper told the club website. , external "He has established himself as a key member of our group already, and his potential is huge. Not only is he a very talented player, he has big leadership qualities. " Transfers - May 2025 Latest Norwich City news and analysis Listen to BBC Radio Norfolk's The Scrimmage podcast Raducanu outclassed by Swiatek at French Open Zubimendi set for medical before £51m Arsenal move Smith to open for England against West Indies Your first look at the new series of The Power of Parker Are online food intolerance tests worth the money? Can Marie Antoinette survive her reign? The complex period of Liza Minnelli’s life in the 1970s How Antony became a 'hero in Betis' after Man Utd sadness Old foes and his football father - why this is Maresca's final Why does Cunha want Man Utd move and where does he fit? In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week She made keeping cool and fought off-field battles - so why is Earps retiring now? 'Why support a team that loses? ' - how fans in Asia moved on from Man Utd How Schmid screengrab reignited putter debate The season of the underdog - and the underachiever Who made Opta's team of the season? F1 Q&A: Would Monaco have been better without two-stop rule? 'Simply sublime' - Arsenal youngster Dowman scores brilliant goal. Video'Simply sublime' - Arsenal youngster Dowman scores brilliant goal Who were 'superb'? Who were an 'utter shambles'? Mc Nulty's season review Premier League predictions: How accurate were BBC Sport pundits? From yachts to pit stops: Monaco GP in pictures 'Big Four' reunite at Nadal's French Open farewell F1: Chequered Flag. Audio F1: Chequered Flag Bordeaux mix beauty and beast to shatter brave Saints How Arsenal's comeback queens achieved the unthinkable Brook takes 'extraordinary' leaping catch. Video Brook takes 'extraordinary' leaping catch How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.