Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour is set to sign a season-long loan deal with newly promoted Norwich.
Scotland’s international has had short comos in the Blues’ start XI since he made his debut for the club in 2019, but he failed to secure a regular place in the match day squad with a number of star names ahead of him in the picking order.
Billy Gilmour is expected to sign for Norwich on loan / ADAM DAVY / Getty Images
Chelsea are keen for Gilmour to gain some experience and play consistent first team football and The Athletic reports that Norwich have reached an agreement that will see him move to Carrow Road on loan for the 2021/22 season.
A number of clubs have expressed interest in securing a temporary move for Scotland’s international, although Thomas Tuchel believes a season under Daniel Farke – who was in charge of Borussia Dortmund’s second team when Tuchel was Der BVB manager – become the best option for his development.
Gilmour is expected to undergo a medical as soon as he completes his period of self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus while representing Scotland at Euro 2020.
Norwich have previously been picking up gems in the loan market, having secured Oliver Skipp from Tottenham last season.
The Spurs loaner played a crucial role in the Canary Islands’ marketing campaign – without just taking part in one of Farke’s side’s 46 championship trips – and they hope Gilmour can have a similar impact on the club when they return to the top flight.
It is understood that Chelsea do not intend to sell the shots and are anxious that he returns to battle for a place in the first team. Gilmour has two years left on his contract at Stamford Bridge, although there is talk that they may look to bind him to a long-term deal before he temporarily moves to Norwich.
