Norwich City win battle to land Dundalk's Vinnie Leonard and send midfielder on loan to Cork City

Brighton looked favourites to land the 17-year-old in January when they met Dundalk’s valuation but other bids followed and all parties have decided the Championship club is the right destination

Norwich City have reached an agreement to sign Vinnie Leonard from Dundalk in July 2026. Pic: Norwich City FC.

Norwich City have beaten off competition from several UK rivals to land Dundalk defender Vinnie Leonard on a pre-contract worth at least €400,000 to the newly-promoted side.

Brighton and Hove Albion looked favourites to land the 17-year-old in January when they met Dundalk’s valuation but other bids followed and all parties have decided the Championship club is the right destination.