Former Bundesliga 2 sensation Younes Ebnoutalib has emerged as a top target for Norwich City ahead of the January transfer window, as reported by Sports Boom.
The 22-year-old striker has caught the eye across Europe after a prolific start to the season, with scouts from England, Germany, and Italy all monitoring his progress.
Canaries Assess Bundesliga 2’s Form Striker
Younes Ebnoutalib currently leads the Bundesliga 2 scoring charts with 9 goals in his first 10 matches for SV Elversberg, drawing attention from major clubs across the continent.
Both TSG Hoffenheim and Union Berlin are understood to be tracking the Moroccan forward, while English interest has intensified in recent weeks.
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🚨 Ebnoutalib brings Elversberg a draw against Dresden.#Bundesliga2 #ELVSGD pic.twitter.com/XF0tNGu1pV
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The emergence of Ebnoutalib’s name on Norwich’s radar follows a serious injury to young Croatian striker Ante Crnac, who ruptured his ACL and has been ruled out for the rest of the campaign. His absence leaves head coach Liam Manning short of attacking options, prompting the Canaries’ recruitment team to explore overseas alternatives.
Scouts from several English clubs are believed to have watched Ebnoutalib in recent weeks, as his form continues to propel Elversberg into the top three of the Bundesliga 2 table.
The striker’s current contract runs until 2028, but reports suggest the German club would consider offers in the region of €6–€8 million.
Rapid Rise from Regional Football to European Spotlight
Ebnoutalib’s story is one of rapid progression. Less than a year ago, he was playing regional football with FC Gießen, but a short spell at Elversberg last term offered a glimpse of his potential. After making only 4 appearances at the end of the previous season, the 22-year-old has exploded into life in 2025 with a string of clinical displays.
🔄 Half of the Bundesliga clubs are interested in Younes #Ebnoutalib.
💶 Elversberg will ask for around €6-8 million.
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— Bundesliga 2 | English (@Bundesliga2_EN) October 21, 2025
His haul already includes a stunning hat-trick against SpVgg Greuther Fürth, further underlining his composure in front of goal and ability to exploit defensive gaps. Elversberg’s attacking approach under head coach Horst Steffen has suited his movement and pace perfectly, allowing him to flourish at a higher level with remarkable efficiency.
For Norwich, the appeal lies not only in Ebnoutalib’s scoring record but also in his physical profile and scope for development. The Canaries have a history of recruiting promising European forwards and may see this as an opportunity to move early before competition intensifies.
With Elversberg’s strong position in the league and the player’s long-term deal, a January deal will not come cheap, but if Ebnoutalib maintains his scoring rate, the interest is only expected to grow. For Norwich, striking early could be key to securing one of Europe’s most in-form young forwards.
