Hughton ponders keeper swoop

Norwich City boss Chris Hughton is weighing up a move for a new goalkeeper after learning that John Ruddy will be sidelined for around three months with a thigh injury.

Ruddy was injured during the 1-1 draw against Everton at Goodison Park last weekend, with Mark Bunn deputising for Wednesday evening's 1-1 draw at Southampton, a result which left the Canaries four points clear of the dropzone.

Norwich, who are 5/2 to be relegated and 6/1 to finish in the top half of the table, are also unbeaten in their last seven Premier League games and Hughton is pondering a tough decision whether to stick with Bunn or bring in someone new.

He told the Eastern Daily Press: "Mark is an excellent goalkeeper, but it is a tough decision because it is such a big job.

"I feel for John because he is in a very good period in his career at this moment with his international involvement with England, but in Mark we have a very good replacement.

"We have to discuss about surgery as an option now and that will be determined over the next few days, but it is a significant tear."

Next up for the Canaries is a home clash with Sunderland on Sunday, with City 9/4 to secure a draw and 6/5 to win the game at Carrow Road.

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