Norwich City face major stumbling block in managerial search, one top option faces hurdle ahead of potential arrival
Norwich City have been handed a difficult update amid their search for Johannes Hoff Thoru’s successor.
With the 2024/25 Championship regular season drawn to its conclusion, Norwich City’s focus remains on appointing a new head coach in a timely manner to ensure that plenty of time is available to plan ahead of the next campaign.
The Norwich City hierarchy was far from pleased with the form at the back end of the season which saw them drop out of contention for the play-offs, resulting in Johannes Hoff Thoru’s dismissal at the club.
Jack Wilshere plugged the gap in the remaining games, and now Norwich are faced with the task of finding Thoru’s successor.
One of their top options, however, looks set to hit a stumbling block, something that would majorly impact his ability to take up a role in England.
Financial issues could prevent Norwich City from Pep Ljinders’ deal
Norwich City are set to be ambitious with their next appointment, with Pep Ljinders being a concrete option for the Canaries, per Alan Nixon on Patreon.
However, Nixon suggests that such a deal may not be possible since the 42-year-old is ‘still due to be paid two years of his contract in Austria ‘.
Such financial issues would supposedly affect his ability to take a job in England, a huge blow for the Canaries, with them reportedly prioritising a deal for the former Liverpool coach ahead of fellow candidates with Championship experience.
Pep Ljinders and RB Salzburg financial issues could be a blessing in disguise for Canaries
Whilst Ljinders has proven himself previously to be a top coach, Norwich City may need that stability that can be more guaranteed when bringing in someone with vast Championship experience.
Ljinders was top of their priority list, but his appointment still would have been somewhat of a risk, especially when there will be pressure on the Canaries to mount a play-off push next season at the minimum.
Rather than sitting patiently waiting for Ljinders’ situation to potentially resolve, Norwich need to move on; it is crucial that an appointment is made swiftly to provide as much planning time ahead of the season as possible.
