Stockport County look set to win the race for Linfield striker Peter Thompson
Norwich fail in bid for Northern Ireland international
Stockport County look set to win the race for Linfield striker Peter Thompson.
The two clubs have agreed a fee, believed to be in the region of £100,000, for the Northern Ireland international, who will now hold talks at Edgeley Park.
Thompson was in demand after scoring 44 times last season to lead Linfield to a third straight league and cup double.
An offer from Norwich City was rejected, while a number of clubs in Scotland had also been linked with the 24-year-old.
"An offer for the player was received from Norwich but the club's management committee was unable to accept the terms," said a statement from Linfield.
It added: "Linfield Football Club would like to place on record the club's appreciation of the outstanding contribution made by Peter to the club's successes in recent years."
