- Norwich City hope to hear from Chelsea about a move for Patrick Bamford
- They should get an update on Thursday on bid to improve their firepower
- Chelsea also have offers from Spain after loan flop at Crystal Palace
Simon Jones for MailOnline
Norwich City are awaiting a decision from Chelsea on Thursday about whether they can take Patrick Bamford on loan.
The striker has been keen to stake a claim for a place in Chelsea’s first-team squad after a disappointing loan at Crystal Palace.
Chelsea were considering placing Bamford abroad with clubs in Spain keen to take him but are now mulling over Norwich’s proposal.
Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford is a Norwich City target after his failed loan spell at Crystal Palace ended
Bamford has attracted interest from Spain and Chelsea were considering sending him on loan abroad
The 22-year-old failed to score a goal in his limited appearances at Selhurst Park but remains a hot property after netting 19 times with Middlesbrough last season.
Having returned from Palace, Bamford trained with Chelsea’s Under 21s side and played in a behind-closed-doors friendly against QPR last week.
He scored twice in that game but is unable to appear competitively for the Blues as FIFA rules would forbid him from playing for another top-flight club this campaign.
Alex Neil wants to boost the striking options of 17th-placed Norwich as they look to avoid relegation in their first season back in the Barclays Premier League.
Dieumerci Mbokani and Nathan Redmond are their top goalscorers in league action so far, netting just four times each. Cameron Jerome has three goals and while Steven Naismith has been added to Neil’s options, he is still searching for a forward boost.
The 22-year-old was brilliant in the Championship with Middlesbrough last season but wants to step up
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