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Norwich City in the market for a quality signing confirms Daniel Farke after Yanic Wildschut’s loan exit
Daniel Farke is counting the days to his second crack at the Championship Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd - Credit: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd
Daniel Farke is sad to see Yanic Wildschut leave but admitted after Norwich City's 1-1 German tour finale against VfL Wolfsburg it does open up a spot to attract a 'quality' signing.
The Norwich and Wolfsburg players shake hands before the friendly match at August Wenzel Stadium in Barsinghausen Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images - Credit: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd
Wildschut sealed a season long loan move to Championship rivals Bolton on the eve of the friendly draw in Barsinghausen.
Farke, speaking at the club's training base on this trip, had made it clear he expected a final flourish to the summer transfer window.
The City chief reiterated after watching his side hold the Bundesliga outfit on Thursday evening they are ready to pounce if the right player becomes available.
Christoph Zimmermann leads the inquest for City after Wolfsburg's equaliser Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images - Credit: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd
'It was always in our head a bit to send him out on loan again after the Cardiff spell. It didn't work out for him there,' said Farke. 'We got the feeling we have brought in many offensive players and we want the group a bit smaller.
'We thought there wouldn't be that many chances for Yanic to be involved. I am a little sad because he is one of the nicest guys I have worked with.
'He is always in a good mood and to be honest he offers something with his pace and he can create situations with his crazy dribbling. We wish him all the best and hope he has a successful team at Bolton.
City midfielder Tom Trybull competes with Max Arnold of Wolfsburg Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images - Credit: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd
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'Of course it opens up a space in the squad and we have spoken about how we are not 100pc done. We are looking for perhaps one or two additions.
'But I stress it wasn't a case we had to send Yanic out on loan to do something.
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Dennis Srbeny at full stretch for the Canaries against Wolfsburg Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images - Credit: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd
'We feel the squad needs to be a little bit smaller and this is part of that.
'In general, much of our business is done, we don't need to force anything but if there is quality out there then we are in a position to maybe bring people in.'
Farke refused to dwell on the late concession from a set piece after Onel Hernadez had put his side in front.
Jeffrey Bruma of Wolfsburg and Teemu Pukki of Norwich in action Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images - Credit: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd
'A brilliant result for us against a German giant,' he said. 'We were there with a really good performance in the first half.
'We wanted to press high and use counter attacks and our idea worked. We had periods when we were able to create situations. We deserved to be in the lead at half-time. Wolfsburg brought in a new team then but we wanted to give our lads more minutes.
'They were a bit tired and the pressure increased but we had a chance to earn a determining goal with Tom Trybull, who was close to a penalty. They scored from a set piece but I felt there was a foul in the build up.
Felix Passland, centre, and Kenny McLean keep a close eye on Josip Brekalo of Wolfsburg Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images - Credit: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd
'I can only praise the lads for this performance.'
Norwich head coach Daniel Farke, right, and VfL Wolfsburg head coach Bruno Labbadia catch up ahead of kick-off Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images - Credit: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd
Dennis Srbeny, right, congratulates Onel Hernandez after his early goal against Wolfsburg Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images - Credit: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd
The traveling Norwich fans during the Friendly match at August Wenzel Stadium, BarsinghausenPicture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd +44 7904 64026719/07/2018 - Credit: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd
William of VfL Wolfsburg and James Husband of Norwich in action during the Friendly match at August Wenzel Stadium, BarsinghausenPicture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd +44 7904 64026719/07/2018 - Credit: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd
William of VfL Wolfsburg and James Husband of Norwich in action during the Friendly match at August Wenzel Stadium, BarsinghausenPicture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd +44 7904 64026719/07/2018 - Credit: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd
Phillip Menzel of VfL Wolfsburg and Dennis Srbeny of Norwich in action during the Friendly match at August Wenzel Stadium, BarsinghausenPicture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd +44 7904 64026719/07/2018 - Credit: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd
Ben Marshall of Norwich and Yannick Gerhardt of VfL Wolfsburg in action during the Friendly match at August Wenzel Stadium, BarsinghausenPicture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd +44 7904 64026719/07/2018 - Credit: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd
The traveling Norwich fans during the Pre-season Friendly match at Stadium Laumeskamp, Delbruck.Picture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd +44 7904 64026717/07/2018 - Credit: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd
