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US international Josh Sargent refused to play in FA Cup game, says Norwich coach
Josh Sargent, who has scored eight goals this season, refused to play due to transfer concerns but will remain at Norwich despite MLS interest, the club confirmed.
- On Jan 11, 2026, Norwich head coach Philippe Clement said U.S. international Josh Sargent refused to play in Sunday's FA Cup match against Walsall.
- Linked with MLS interest, Sargent had been linked with a move to Major League Soccer's Toronto FC amid the January transfer window, and Clement said Sargent sent a message on Saturday about transfer 'things' in his head.
- The Canaries overwhelmed Walsall, with Jovon Makama scoring a hat trick with goals at 15, 48, and 55 minutes to lead Norwich City to a 5-1 victory.
- The club said it has told Sargent and his agent that he will not be leaving during the January transfer window, and Philippe Clement warned the episode "will have consequences."
- Sargent, a 25-year-old who joined Norwich from Werder Bremen in 2021, is a U.S. international with eight goals this season.
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