Norwich City have themselves to blame for their sudden lack of form which has resulted in them slipping seven points off the play-off spots, something which was so evident in their 2-1 loss at the Pirelli Stadium against Burton Albion. The home outfit bagged a crucial lead through Cauley Woodrow’s tap in which was nullified by Cameron Jerome via Steven Whittaker’s shot getting deflected.
However, Michael Knightly earned Burton Albion vital three points to give his side a breathing space from the clutches of the relegation zone but it came at a cost of Alex Neil’s side dampening their chances of earning a ticket back to the Premier League. It was indeed hugely disappointing to see Norwich City’s players lowering their head as they walked off the pitch, knowing that they squandered a chance they should have capitalised on.
Although the difference isn’t sky-high between the Canaries and the sixth-seeded Sheffield Wednesday, their latest loss showed that they have some ramifications to make in the summer. Norwich City’s squad fails to boast quality or appropriate quantity, which implies that Neil is likely to dig deeper in the transfer window in order to pull out some shrewd deals. Amidst the latest reports that have surfaced, the one of Ollie Watkins being linked with a move to the Carrow Road makes perfect sense.
Watkins has been one of the most fruitful outputs for League Two side, Exeter City, in the recent times. An attack-minded player who could ply his trade anywhere across the attacking midfield zone (basically on the right of a 4-3-3 formation of Paul Tisdale), including the no. 10 role, what can slot neatly as a striker as well and this is why he is touted as the next best thing.
The 21-year-old boasts frightening pace and sensational power and takes a keen interest in outmuscling the defenders with relative ease. Moreover, he accelerates the game very well and is always ambitious going forward, reading the flow of the game in a meticulous fashion.
With his stocks rising in a splendid manner, it would be tough for Grecians to hold on to the shining youngster and Norwich City are believed to be very keen to acquire his services and if they are willing to fork out the right prize in the summer, Watkins would find it difficult to turn down a move to the Championship. Besides the starlet has the ingredients to mount a serious challenge to the conventional starters under Neil and would be a welcome signing at the Carrow Road.
