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Josh Sargent Demoted Amid $18M Transfer Talks with Toronto

1/17/2026

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Josh Sargent has been demoted to Norwich City's under-21s after refusing to play Walsall in the FA Cup.
Norwich is negotiating with Toronto FC after the MLS club submitted an $18 million bid for Sargent.
Head coach Philippe Clement said Sargent's actions were unacceptable and the team must focus on escaping relegation.
The transfer window closes on February 2.
Discussions may continue into March.

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Josh Sargent has been demoted to Norwich City's under-21s after refusing to play Walsall in the FA Cup.
Norwich is negotiating with Toronto FC after the MLS club submitted an $18 million bid for Sargent.
Head coach Philippe Clement said Sargent's actions were unacceptable and the team must focus on escaping relegation.
The transfer window closes on February 2.
Discussions may continue into March.