Concerning Norwich City transfer update involving Mo Toure emerges | OneFootball

The Australian international has become the subject of late transfer window interest

Norwich City are facing a potential battle to retain the services of Australian international striker, Mo Toure, in the final days of the summer transfer window.

According to Rudy Galetti, the 22-year-old has become the subject of an inquiry from Premier League newcomers, Hull City, as well as interest from FC Porto and Sporting CP of Liga Portugal respectively.

The Canaries have recently commenced their first full season under the management of Philippe Clement, who was able to guide the club to an extremely respectable ninth-placed finish after joining in November with the club in relegation danger.

After emerging victorious against MK Dons in the EFL Cup, they were defeated on the first day of the Championship season by West Bromwich Albion in controversial circumstances.

Norwich haven't exactly been the busiest of sides in this summer window, with only four incomings made, although a fifth could be on the way after reports emerged that Anthony Musaba has agreed a loan deal.

That said, though, it would be a huge blow to the club's play-off aspirations if they were to lose Toure just seven months after he arrived at Carrow Road.

Norwich City face potential Mo Toure exit threat involving Hull City, FC Porto

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In what was a season of extremely mixed fortunes for Norwich, Toure's winter addition was a positive move as he signed from Danish Superliga outfit, Randers, in a deal worth £3.4m.

After scoring 12 times in just 48 appearances for his former employers, Toure continued his upward trajectory in the Championship with nine goals in just 11 outings, including two hat-tricks against Oxford United and Bristol City.

The highly-rated forward was then named in Tony Popovic's squad for the FIFA World Cup and played in three of Australia's four matches in the tournament.

And after returning to club action with an EFL Cup goal last weekend, it has now emerged that Hull and Porto have 'requested information' over a potential deal for Toure, whilst Sporting have the attacker on their shortlist should they lose Colombian international, Luis Suárez.

How Norwich City fans have reacted to Mo Toure exit talk

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Naturally, there have already been plenty of mixed reactions from supporters at Carrow Road, especially with Galetti's update reading that "developments are expected soon."

"Really can’t see this happening. Toure needs another season in the Championship and under Clement to refine his game. He’s miles away from PL standard at the moment aside from goals," said one Norwich supporter, before adding: Saying that, with his record and contract, we shouldn’t be entertaining

"It's a punt (to keep him). But it's a worthwhile one. He's got all the tools, and another good season would mean you're looking comfortably over £20m next season," another claimed.

"Anything more than 20M and id take it tbh," revealed another City fan.

However, some were obviously concerned, with one opinion reading: "Really hope this isn’t true but if it happens it needs to be done quickly to allow us to replace."

They can “request information” all they like as long as the response is “not for sale”. All feels a bit concocted/agenty as the two clubs mentioned have recruited high profile Aussies already this summer," was another verdict.

Norwich City risk leaving themselves short if Mo Toure departs

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Given his recent record, it won't come as the greatest of surprises that clubs in higher divisions are already starting to take note of Toure's ability.

But, whilst a significant profit could be eyed, Norwich would risk leaving themselves incredibly short in attacking areas if he departed.

Last season's top scorer, Jovon Makama is still sidelined after sustaining a further knock to the serious foot injury which kept him out of action post-February, whilst Ante Crnac is yet to return to competitive action, leaving Saturday's scorer, Mathias Kvistgaarden as the only other fit centre-forward on Clement's books at present.

However, in Hull's case, they are in desperate need of attacking reinforcements heading into the Premier League season, with Joe Gelhardt currently injured himself despite the Tigers beating Birmingham City to his signature, leaving Oli McBurnie as a sole experienced figurehead for Sergej Jakirovic's team ahead of their season opener against Manchester United.