City Near Signing Brentford’s Maghoma
The 24-year-old midfielder, Paris Maghoma, is approaching a significant career move as he prepares for a medical examination ahead of a permanent transfer to Norwich City. This move aims to strengthen the team’s midfield depth amid the current transfer window.
Maghoma’s Transfer and Background
Maghoma is expected to fill the vital number 10 position at Norwich, an area of priority for the club. He is set to join teammates Ali Ahmed and Harry Amass in Philippe Clement’s squad if no last-minute issues arise. Currently, a striker also remains a focus, with Bodø/Glimt’s Kasper Hogh being a potential target as the transfer window nears its conclusion.
The midfielder previously played for Brentford’s first team and came through the Tottenham Hotspur academy. He has made eight senior appearances for Brentford in the Premier League during the 2024/25 season. Furthermore, he has had loan experiences with clubs in the English Football League, including Wimbledon, MK Dons, and Bolton Wanderers.
Loan Success at Bolton
During his loan at Bolton Wanderers in the 2023/24 season, Maghoma excelled, scoring nine goals in 50 matches. His performance helped the team reach the play-off final, where they fell to Oxford United. Unfortunately, Maghoma’s injury forced him to leave the Wembley final after only a minute of play. His contributions earned him the Young Player of the Season accolade from Bolton.
Current Status and Expectations
Although Maghoma has yet to play in the current season, he has been training consistently since November after recovering from injury. He made two appearances for Brentford’s youth team in the Premier League Cup, including a goal against Luton U21s in a 2-1 victory at Kenilworth Road in December.
- Player: Paris Maghoma
- Current Club: Brentford
- Proposed Club: Norwich City
- Age: 24
- Primary Position: Midfielder (Number 10 role)
- Loan Clubs: Wimbledon, MK Dons, Bolton Wanderers
- Notable Season: 2023/24 with Bolton (9 goals in 50 matches)
Should the transfer to Norwich be finalized, it will enhance a midfield lineup that includes Anis Ben Slimane, Oscar Schwartau, Jacob Wright, and Emi Marcondes. As activity increases in the transfer window, Norwich City fans are advised to stay updated on developments regarding this and other potential signings.
