Josh Sargent to join fellow USMNT stars Christian Pulisic & Weston McKennie in Serie A? Italian giants join transfer chase for Norwich striker after Premier League & MLS links
Josh Sargent could become the next USMNT star to join the Serie A ranks, with Roma reported to be mulling over a move for the Norwich striker.
WHAT HAPPENED?
United States internationals such as Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Tim Weah are already plying their club trade in Italy for AC Milan and Juventus. A familiar face may be about to join them.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
According to Sky Sport Italia, Roma are ready to dip into the summer transfer market for another frontman. The Giallorossi are seeing their managerial baton passed from Claudio Ranieri to Gian Piero Gasperini, and he wants another goalscorer
DID YOU KNOW?
Sargent, who hit 15 goals for Norwich in the Championship last season, fits the bill. He has already been linked with teams in the Premier League, Bundesliga and MLS as interest in the talented 25-year-old builds.
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The Pink Un reports that Norwich are feeling “relaxed about Sargent’s future” as they have him tied to a contract through to 2028. They are under no pressure to sell and are waiting on formal bids to be tabled.
WHAT NEXT FOR JOSH SARGENT?
It is claimed that Sargent’s future is “unlikely to be resolved until later in the summer”, with the Canaries “willing to hold firm on their valuation” for a forward that has proved himself to be one of the best in the second tier of English football.
‘Christian Pulisic should be our Messi – USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino believes AC Milan star has reached ‘iconic’ level
- Pochettino highlights Pulisic’s growing stature after impressive AC Milan season
- USMNT coach emphasizes importance of having recognizable star for program growth
- Argentinian manager’s comments reflect high expectations ahead of 2026 World Cup
WHAT HAPPENED
U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino believes Christian Pulisic should aim to become the American equivalent of Lionel Messi. Speaking on the Unfiltered Podcast with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, Pochettino said the AC Milan winger has the talent and profile to be the face of soccer in the United States.
“I don’t want to be disrespectful with Messi or with Pulisic… but I think in this country, Pulisic should be our Messi,” Pochettino said. “Because he’s an iconic player. The kid on the street – for sure, if you ask about one soccer player in this country, it’s Pulisic.”
Pochettino praised the 25-year-old’s growth over the past year, both at the club and international level.
“Christian, in the last year, was showing great quality, and he’s performing in Europe, and also he’s performing here in the national team,” he said. “He’s a very talented player who can help us to win.”
Though Pulisic won’t be part of the USMNT’s Gold Cup squad this summer, Pochettino’s comments make clear the level of respect the manager has for his star player.
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