Norwich City tipped to resist landing huge Jovon Makama windfall - "We need to do everything" | OneFootball

FLW's Norwich fan pundit shares their thoughts regarding the future of Jovon Makama

It's been a turbulent year for Norwich City, who are looking to end the campaign on a high under Belgian boss Philippe Clement, with the former Monaco and Rangers manager having transformed the club since his arrival.

Indeed, it hasn't been a straightforward campaign in Norfolk, as Norwich, for large portions of the early stages of the season, were in a genuine battle at the foot of the table.

Liam Manning's appointment from Bristol City did not go to plan, to put it bluntly, and his dismissal ensued the arrival of Clement, who has completely turned the Canaries' fortunes on its head.

Norwich very nearly found themselves in a play-off battle in recent weeks, but couldn't quite put together as many wins as they required to do so. Yet, this turnaround will give supporters of the club all the confidence they need heading into next year.

Their squad is packed with talent across the pitch, and they may face a few battles to keep hold of some of their star players, as one forward in particular could have a huge say on their promotion chances next year if they can retain his services.

Norwich City will be hoping to keep Jovon Makama at the club this summer amid inevitable summer interest

Jovon Makama joined Norwich in the summer from Lincoln City in a deal worth just £1.2 million, with it being expected that the forward would act as deputy to the likes of Josh Sargent and other forward options at the club.

However, the 22-year-old quickly became one of the Canaries' most important players, as with Sargent kicking up a fuss off the pitch, Makama ensured his presence on the pitch wasn't missed.

With ten goals and one assist in just 18 league starts this campaign, before an injury picked up in February has kept him sidelined ever since, it has been an excellent first year in Norfolk, as Norwich will hope any interest from elsewhere this summer can be successfully evaded.

Football League World's Norwich fan pundit, Zeke, has shared their thoughts on whether they think Makama will attract interest from elsewhere this summer, and whether they think the forward would stay in the face of other clubs circling for his signature.

Zeke told FLW: "I'm expecting there will be a bit of interest.

"I think his injury... although it's obviously not helped us, because I think if we had him, then we probably would have got over the line into the playoffs. But because he got injured, I'm hoping that will reduce the amount of interest in him from top clubs.

"But I think even if he did get the interest, I think we would be able to persuade him to stay. I think Clement has a goal, and he knows what he wants, and he knows which players he wants with him in the trenches, so to speak, and I would imagine that Makama is one of those.

"So, we need to do everything that we physically can to not let him leave. But I'm expecting a bit of interest for him and for various other players in the squad as well. But I'm pretty sure he'll stay."

Philippe Clement will be hoping to keep Jovon Makama at Norwich City at all costs

With Norwich enjoying an excellent spell of form under Clement, there are numerous reasons for Canaries supporters to be excited for next year.

The Belgian joined the club when confidence was on the floor, Sargent was looking for a way out of Carrow Road, and injuries were ravaging the squad, with the January window not quite in sight.

Despite this, Clement has done magnificently, and his excellent January window only solidifies confidence in him.

The likes of Sam Field, Paris Maghoma and especially Mohamed Toure have looked like brilliant deals, as supporters will be hoping for more of the same this summer.

Keeping Makama would increase Norwich's chances of breaking into the top six next year, though whether they will be able to fend off interest remains to be seen.

He's under a long-term contract at Carrow Road, initially running until the summer of 2028, though with an option to extend to 2030, so whoever wants to prise him away this summer must be warned he won't come cheap.