3 Ross Stewart alternatives Norwich City should consider following journalist’s comments

Norwich City may have to look elsewhere in facing competition from other clubs in pursuing Sunderland’s Ross Stewart this summer.

Pete O’Rourke confirmed that Rangers may be Stewart’s preferred destination if he is on the move this summer, when he said: “Rangers we’ve seen have had such a great run in the Europa League as well this season, that’s going to be a big attraction to players.

“If Rangers are playing in Europe next season whether that’s Champions League or Europa League, they’ve got that to offer, and they’re a huge club, I think if Sunderland don’t go up they could find it hard to keep hold of Stewart.”

The Canaries have a very strong record in recruitment in recent years and there are plenty of alternative number nines they could turn to.

Here, we have taken a look at three Ross Stewart alternatives Norwich City should consider following O’Rourke‘s comments…

Joel Piroe

The expensive option.

Swansea City have entered a difficult financial climate in the absence of parachute payments, to which the Canaries will be armed, therefore they have the ability to swoop for a player like Piroe who has had an outstanding debut season in England.

The 22-year-old has scored 24 goals in all competitions for the Swans and has two years left on his contract in South Wales, it would certainly represent a statement of intent if they brought him in.

Tom Lawrence

Potentially available on a free this summer when his contract expires at Derby County, Tom Lawrence will be an attractive proposition for the vast majority of Championship clubs.

The Wales international has had a coming of age season and has stepped up to leadership duties admirably with the Rams, at 28, he is a player who is ready to compete towards the top end of the