Norwich City are facing a hugely important summer transfer window as they start to ramp up their preparations for life back in the Premier League next season.

Daniel Farke’s side have already secured the signing of Ben Gibson from Burnley on a permanent basis, and the Canaries are already starting to get linked with the potential signings of a couple of other players.

While, as with the last few windows, there are also rumours surrounding some of their key players.

The Canaries need to end the window in a strong enough position to mount a successful survival bid next term. They will need to learn the lessons from their last summer window ahead of the 2019/20 campaign, where they failed to strengthen the squad enough to survive the drop.

With that all in mind, we take a look at nine transfer developments that could emerge at Carrow Road this summer…

This summer window is going to be a nervy one for Norwich in terms of their ability to keep hold of Max Aarons. The right-back is once again being looked at by a number of clubs and it seems like a potential bidding war could emerge for his services.

It has been reported that Roma are considering coming back in with an offer for Aarons in the summer transfer window, after they missed out on signing him in January. While Everton are continuing to be linked with a potential move for the right-back. Although according to Daily Mail, they have been offered the chance to sign Kieran Trippier as a potential alternative.

It has been reported that the Canaries could demand a fee of around £30 million for the defender were he to leave the club this summer, which is thought to be putting off the Toffees. Arsenal have also been linked with a potential move for him alongside both Everton and Roma.

Therefore, it seems like Norwich might struggle to keep hold of Aarons. Although you feel that maybe he might be convinced to stay if he can be persuaded one more year with Norwich is best for his development.

One player that Norwich could potentially see arrive at Carrow Road this summer is Nottingham Forest defender Joe Worrall. The talented centre-back looks likely to be set to attract plenty of suitors given his impressive form for the Reds in the Championship.

It has been reported by The Sun that Norwich are interested in bringing in another defender this summer, alongside Gibson. Worrall is thought to be a key target for Farke who has been impressed with his performances for Nottingham Forest over the last two campaigns.

Forest’s manager Chris Hughton has already suggested that he is wanting to do all he can to keep hold of the defender. While he also stated that he expects him to handle the transfer speculation around his potential future with maturity and not allow it to see him lose focus.

Worrall has also suggested that he is comfortable with the talk around his potential future and that any offers with be discussed between himself and the club if and when they are made. It seems he would be a quality signing if they could make it happen.

Another transfer development that could happen this summer at Carrow Road is that Todd Cantwell could potentially emerge on Aston Villa’s radar depending on what happens with the long-term future of their star-man Jack Grealish.

It has been reported by the Daily Mail that Villa could potentially be interested in taking Cantwell to Villa Park should they get an offer for Grealish that they cannot turn down during the summer transfer window. The report outlines that the Midlands club are bracing themselves for interest in the England international from Manchester City given his impressive performances.

Cantwell is reportedly on their list of targets should they lose their star-man to Manchester City and Norwich are thought to be valuing him at around £30 million should any concrete interest emerge. It, therefore, seems like the attacking midfielder’s future at Carrow Road could hinge on what happens with Grealish at Villa Park.

Another player who could potentially be set for a departure from Carrow Road this summer is star-man Emiliano Buedia who is already unsurprisingly starting to attract the attentions of other clubs.

Buendia has been consistently linked with a potential move to Arsenal over the last few transfer windows. So, it will be interesting to see whether the Gunners decide to come in with a concrete offer for the attacker. It is being reported by the Daily Mail that the Canaries are set to value him at around £40 million should anyone come with any offers.

The Sun have reported that Buendia has emerged as a top target for Aston Villa this summer, with Dean Smith aiming to add some quality attacking players to his squad at Villa Park. That suggests that the midlands club could be ready to test Norwich’s resolve over the talented attacker.

Norwich are looking likely to face a real battle to try and keep hold of him during the forthcoming window.

One transfer scenario that could develop for the Canaries this summer is that Oliver Skipp might potentially be made available by Tottenham Hotspur once again for another temporary switch.

Skipp has been a revelation around Carrow Road this season and he has been one of their most influential performers in their successful quest for automatic promotion. It is believed by Football League World that the midfielder’s future is up in the air somewhat following the departure of Jose Mourinho.

While it is also thought that Harry Winks’ potential resurgence at Spurs under a new manager could open the door for Skipp to once again be made available for another move. Farke is believed to be keen to re-sign the talented holding midfielder should he get the chance to this summer.

It would be a transfer that all Norwich fans would want to see happen if it became possible.

One position that Football League World believes Norwich are going to prioritise strengthening this summer is defensive midfield. Alexander Tettey is set to leave at the end of his deal and also Oliver Skipp set to return to Tottenham Hotspur.

It is believed by Football League World that Leicester City’s Hamza Choudhury could be a potential target for the Canaries in the summer. It is thought that the midfielder is going to be one of the names under consideration to fill the important role left behind by Skipp’s departure when his loan spell comes to an end.

Newcastle United are also interested after they missed out him in January, and Norwich are believed to be prepared to potentially rival the Magpies for his signature. Although it is thought that a lot will hinge upon what happens with Spurs’ decision over Skipp’s potential future.

Alongside the interest in Choudhury, Norwich are also being linked with a potential move for Union Berlin midfielder Robert Andrich during the forthcoming summer transfer window.

Farke has form for going back to his native Germany and recruiting players and it seems as though he could be set to eye up a move for Andrich. That is according to German outlet BILD, who believe that Union Berlin could be tempted to cash in on him given that he will be entering the final year of his current deal in the summer.

Andrich has enjoyed a promising campaign with Union Berlin and seems to be a player that Farke is keen on. Therefore, he could potentially be an alternative option for them to consider depending on what happens with the future of Skipp.

Another midfielder who is believed to be on Norwich’s radar heading into the summer is Huddersfield Town’s promising Lewis O’Brien.

O’Brien, according to The Sun, is attracting plenty of interest ahead of the summer with the likes of Burnley and also Brentford thought to be considering making a move for him. While the same report added that Norwich are also in the hunt for the talented midfielder and it is believed the Terriers could cash in on him.

The 22-year-old is potentially the right type of profile of player for them to be looking at, given he is someone that can be developed over the long-term. However, there would have to be some question marks over whether it would be the right signing right for the here and now and the task of keeping the Canaries in the top-flight.

Norwich are set to be in the market to add to their defensive options this summer alongside the addition of Gibson and Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer has now emerged as another potential target.

The Canaries, according to the Scottish Sun, have become the latest side to be interested in the defender following his impressive performances for Celtic over the last few years. Leicester City are thought to have been admirers of Ajer for a while now and they could be set to make a move for him this summer.

The Scottish Sun believes that Norwich could also be ready to rival Leicester in the race for the defender. Ajer would be a very good addition for Farke’s side but it would be very difficult for them to compete with a side who could be preparing for Champions League football next term.