Despite the fact that the January transfer window closed on Monday, Toronto FC remains confident in signing Josh Sargent.

According to The Athletic, the Canadians believe they can still sign the forward because the MLS window is open until March.

In recent weeks, there has been speculation over the American’s future at Carrow Road, with the striker potentially leaving the Championship side.

The 25-year-old has not played for Philippe Clement’s team since January 4, totaling 23 league appearances from 30 games.

Sargent is under contract with the Norfolk club until the summer of 2028, but it has been alleged that the player was outraged by the club after a heated meeting with sporting director Ben Knapper in January.

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Toronto are optimistic that the end of the January transfer window in England will have no immediate impact on their pursuit of Sargent.

The Canaries’ recruitment of Mohamed Traoré might yet lead to the USMNT player leaving Carrow Road.

The MLS club hopes to clinch a deal for Sargent as soon as possible, as the new season begins on February 21.

However, it is claimed that the weakening dollar has hampered Toronto’s ability to make a deal for the striker.

Their current bid of $18 million is only worth £13 million, therefore they will need an additional $10 million to match the £21 million sum Norwich previously accepted from Wolfsburg for the 25-year-old.

Clement’s squad is currently fighting to avoid relegation from the Championship, lying 19th in the table, only four points ahead of the bottom three.

Norwich’s next game comes at home against 22nd-place Blackburn Rovers on February 7, with a 12.31pm kickoff.

Josh Sargent’s answer needs to be found immediately.

It is not in anyone’s best interests for this transfer issue to stretch on for much longer, since it is a distraction for Sargent’s teammates and disrupts Toronto’s preseason.

It also jeopardizes the forward’s chances of competing in the World Cup this summer, which is critical.

While Norwich has every right to demand a higher fee, upsetting the forward has weakened their bargaining position.

The window is open until March, so there is time to find a solution, but the clubs should not drag things out until then.