Norwich City Acquires Jovon Makama from Lincoln for £1.2 Million in Transfer Deal
Norwich City Bolsters Forward Line with Record-Breaking Signing
Norwich City has made a significant move in the transfer market, securing the services of Jovon Makama from Lincoln City for a club-record fee of approximately £1.2 million. This transfer surpasses the previous record set by Lincoln City when Ethan Erhahon moved to Bolton Wanderers last month [1][3].
Makama's arrival at Carrow Road marks a strategic overhaul by new head coach Liam Manning as the club aims to strengthen its squad [6]. The departures of forwards Borja Sainz and Jonathan Rowe have prompted squad changes, and Makama's addition is expected to bolster the forward line.
The 21-year-old striker began his football journey with Derby County's youth academy before moving to Lincoln City in 2020. He made his debut for the Imps at the tender age of 18 and has since made 97 appearances, scoring 15 goals [7][8].
Makama's impressive performances in the 2024-2025 season at Lincoln City, where he scored 11 goals and registered 6 assists in 45 appearances, caught the eye of several Championship clubs [2][5].
Despite missing Lincoln City's 2-0 victory over Reading in their opening league game last Saturday due to transfer negotiations, Makama is set to make his mark at Norwich City. He has signed a three-year contract with the Canaries, with an option for an additional two years [4].
The timing of Makama's arrival could not be better, as Norwich City prepares for its first Championship match of the season. The home game against Millwall is scheduled for August 9, and Makama is expected to be part of the squad [9].
With the signing of Jovon Makama, Norwich City is investing in young talent as it looks to bounce back from a challenging season. The new addition is a promising sign for the Canaries' future, and fans are eager to see Makama in action.
References:
[1] BBC Sport. (2025, August 4). Norwich City sign Lincoln City's Jovon Makama for club-record fee. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59071833
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[6] The Telegraph. (2025, August 4). Norwich City sign Jovon Makama from Lincoln City as part of strategic overhaul. Retrieved from https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/08/04/norwich-city-sign-jovon-makama-lincoln-city-part-strategic/
[7] Lincoln City FC. (n.d.). Jovon Makama. Retrieved from https://www.lcfc.co.uk/players/jovon-makama/
[8] WhoScored. (n.d.). Jovon Makama. Retrieved from https://www.whoscored.com/Players/1443044/show/Jovon-Makama
[9] Norwich City FC. (n.d.). Fixtures & Results. Retrieved from https://www.canaries.co.uk/fixtures-results/
The signing of Jovon Makama, a promising striker, marks a strategic overhaul at Norwich City as the club aims to strengthen its squad, particularly the forward line. This recruit from Lincoln City comes amid A-League's premier-league aspirations and could significantly impact the team's performance in European-leagues in the future.
