Rotherham United leading Norwich City transfer race as Stevenage, Wycombe lurk | OneFootball

Rotherham United are leading the race to sign Norwich City man Emmanuel Adegboyega, who has also attracted interest from Stevenage and Wycombe.

Norwich City boss Philippe Clement is set to facilitate player exits at Carrow Road in the January transfer market, after taking the managerial reins at Carrow Road in November.

The Canaries enjoyed a 2-1 victory over Wrexham on Saturday, which bolstered their chances of achieving Championship survival.

Clement has already made his mark on the Norwich squad by signing Ali Ahmed from Vancouver Whitecaps earlier this month, and the winger notched an assist in the win over the Red Dragons.

Meanwhile, striker Josh Sargent has attracted transfer interest from Nottingham Forest, and has not appeared for the Canaries since a 2-0 home defeat to Stoke City on 4 January.

But Norwich could also be sanctioning exits at the other end, with Rotherham looking to capitalise amid competition from a number of League One rivals.

Rotherham United at the front of queue for Norwich City defender Emmanuel Adegboyega

Amid their bid to avoid relegation from the Championship, Norwich will also vie to continue their FA Cup run when they host West Brom next month.

Meanwhile, according to the Pink Un, Canaries defender Emmanuel Adegboyega has attracted interest from League One trio Rotherham United, Wycombe Wanderers, and Stevenage.

The report adds that the Millers, who are currently in the third-tier relegation zone, are at the head of the queue for the 22-year-old's services.

Adegboyega, who has never made a senior appearance for the Canaries, can operate as both a centre-back and a right-back, and could be a welcomed addition in South Yorkshire.

Emmanuel Adegboyega could help Rotherham United in League One relegation battle

Rotherham are now five points adrift of League One safety, following their 3-2 defeat to promotion contenders Stockport County on Saturday.

The Millers haven't won in the third tier since a 3-0 triumph over Lincoln City back in early November, epitomising how desperately they need reinforcements this month.

Rotherham have already signed young striker Harry Gray on loan from Leeds United, while their interest in Adegboyega indicates that boss Matt Hamshaw is now intent on strengthening his defensive ranks.

The centre-back could be an asset for the South Yorkshire outfit, should they remain ahead of Wycombe and Stevenage in the race for his services.

Adegboyega joined Norwich from Irish club Drogheda United in the summer of 2023, but he has never made a senior appearance for the Canaries, instead spending time on loan with both League Two Walsall and Scottish Premiership outfit Dundee United.

The two-cap Ireland Under-21 international made 14 appearances across all competitions for Walsall in the second half of the 2023/24 campaign, notching three goals and one assist in the process.

Perhaps most promisingly for suitors Rotherham, the Canaries man made 31 Scottish Premiership outings for Dundee United last term, proving his ability to perform consistently at a high level.

If Adegboyega can utilise the experience he gained at Tannadice last season in South Yorkshire this term, then Hamshaw's men could be acquiring a player who can help them stave off the threat of relegation to League Two.

Should the Millers move quickly to land the defender's signature, he could help them earn important victories in upcoming League One clashes with relegation rivals Wimbledon, Northampton Town, and Exeter City.