Josh Sargent set to join Toronto FC as josh sargent flies to Canada

Norwich striker josh sargent will join MLS side Toronto FC in a deal valued at more than £20m, and is flying to Canada on Friday to complete a medical and finalise personal terms. The move closes a protracted transfer saga and delivers a significant fee to Norwich before their upcoming match.

Josh Sargent transfer details

The initial payment for the move is understood to be around £15. 5m, with add-ons that could push the package to more than £20m and make it a potential MLS record fee. The player is expected to sign a five-year contract once the medical is completed. Norwich will receive a substantial immediate payment with further sums conditional on performance-related targets.

Career numbers and recent form

Sargent has been a regular goalscorer for Norwich, leaving the club with 56 goals to his name. This season he has eight goals in 25 appearances in all competitions, including six goals in Norwich's opening five matches of the campaign. He arrived at Carrow Road in 2021 for a previous fee of £8m from Werder Bremen.

Club situation and squad impact

Norwich have allowed Sargent to travel for the medical while the club's head coach has said he is still awaiting official confirmation that the deal has gone through. Sargent has not featured for the first team since early January and has been training with the second team. The Canaries have seen other forwards step forward in his absence; a January signing has produced several goals in a short spell and will be relied upon alongside other squad options while a top scorer faces a lengthy absence with a foot injury.

What this means for Toronto and next steps

Toronto's season is starting imminently and the club remains able to register new players. If add-ons are met and the final package exceeds £20m, the transfer could eclipse previous high-profile MLS fees. Sargent will aim to restart his career in the MLS and to push for a place in the United States squad ahead of the summer World Cup, with the move offering him proximity to home and his young family. Completion depends on the outcome of the medical and the formal registration process.

Key takeaways

• Deal valued at more than £20m, with an initial payment near £15. 5m plus add-ons.
• Player flying to Canada on Friday for a medical and is expected to sign a five-year contract.
• Norwich will lose a 56-goal scorer but have attacking options ready to step up.