Last update on.From section NorwichNorwich City has signed midfielder Billy Gilmour from Scotland on a season-long loan deal with Chelsea.The 20-year old impressed in a goalless draw against England at Euro 2020, 18 June.After the game, he tested positive for Covid-19 and completed the move after a period of isolation.Gilmour stated, "I've been looking to come here, play as much as possible, and help Norwich City compete in The Premier League,""I talked to Daniel Farke, the head coach. He called me, and we had a pleasant conversation about his plans for the team and how he sees myself fitting in."Everything he said was exactly what I want to do on pitch, get the ball down, and play good football," he stated. His team was very highly regarded and I wanted help.Last season, Gilmour was a part of 11 Chelsea appearances and he started just three league games.Former Rangers youth player was an ineffective substitute in the FA Cup finals and Champions League finals. Thomas Tuchel's team lost the domestic final to Leicester City, but won in Portugal against Manchester City to win European football's most prestigious club prize.Farke, who led the Carrow Road club to the Premier League with the Championship win last season, said that "It helped that we have shown in the past that young players are in good hands at Norwich City."Last month, Norwich sold Emiliano Buendia, an Argentine midfielder to Aston Villa at 33m.Farke said, "We are thrilled to bring Billy in, because we've lost some of those players." We are looking to expand our options, especially in the middle of the park. For that reason, we are happy to welcome Billy in."All the latest news about football transfers can be found on this dedicated page.
