Sargent unavailable for FA Cup match, Clement says

Norwich manager Philippe Clement said Josh Sargent told him he would not be available for the FA Cup third-round tie with Walsall, and Clement added the club has made clear Sargent will not leave during the January transfer window.

Norwich manager Philippe Clement said striker Josh Sargent made himself unavailable for the FA Cup third-round tie against Walsall and that the club does not intend to sell him in January. Clement said Sargent messaged on Saturday saying he would not be available because he had "transfer things" on his mind. The manager added Sargent was not injured and that the club will discuss the situation internally later in the week. Norwich won the match 5-1, with Jovon Makama scoring a hat-trick. Key details: - Clement said Sargent sent a message on Saturday saying he would not be available for the Walsall game because of transfer-related thoughts. - The manager stated Sargent was not injured when he missed the squad. - Clement said the club has made it clear to Sargent and his agent that he will not be leaving during the January transfer window. - Sargent was absent from Norwich’s 5-1 FA Cup win over League Two side Walsall at Carrow Road. - Jovon Makama scored a hat-trick and has 12 goals this season, compared with Sargent’s eight. - Sargent joined Norwich in August 2021 from Werder Bremen and has scored 56 goals in 157 appearances for the club. Summary: Clement described Sargent’s absence as self-imposed and said there will be internal consequences and discussion later in the week. Norwich progressed to the fourth round and Jovon Makama’s form has reduced immediate reliance on Sargent. The club plans to address the matter internally later this week. Undetermined at this time.