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Analysis - BBC Radio Norfolk's Rob Butler
The Josh Sargent saga appears to be reaching a conclusion, finally.
The USA international is on his way to Canada to sign for MLS side Toronto in a deal which could earn the Canaries more than £20m. As always with modern transfer fees, there is a criteria for add-ons that need to be fulfilled down the line, but the targets are said to be "achievable".
Despite his position as public enemy number one among Canary fans following his refusal to play in the FA Cup tie against Walsall, Sargent was the club's best player.
The blow of losing him will be softened by the emergence of January signing Mohamed Toure - who now has five goals in three games - but it remains to be seen if the Australian can permanently fill the Sargent-shaped void.
Top scorer Jovon Makama will miss a large part of the rest of the season with a foot injury, so the 21-year-old Toure is now the main man with Danish forward Mathias Kvistgaarden another option.
Sargent will look to pick up his career in the MLS and stake a late claim to be part of the USA's World Cup squad, with this summer's tournament being held in his homeland, Canada and Mexico.
For Norwich supporters it's a bitter end for a previously much-loved striker they voted for as player of the season in 2025.
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