Norwich City

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Norwich City have confirmed that forward Jonathan Rowe's move to Marseille will become permanent this summer.

The 22-year-old moved to Ligue 1 on an initial loan and the Canaries say he will remain in under an "obligation to buy in the agreement between the two clubs".

Rowe has scored three goals in 27 league appearances for Marseille but only five of them have been starts.

He told the club website, external last week: "The season has been a bit disappointing because I haven't played as much as I would have liked. I love playing here and I can't wait to see what the future holds.

"Last season I was a regular starter at Norwich and I took a step forward. OM is a very big club. There have been good times here, even if there have been some difficult ones. I've learned a lot.

"I'm happy to fight for my place. I try to be decisive on the pitch. I'm convinced I can bring more to the team. I'm convinced you haven't seen the best of me yet."

On the Canaries, he said: "Norwich is the club I grew up with, from the academy to the first team. I follow the club's results and I'm still in touch with some of the players."

At the time of his move last August, BBC Sport understood the deal was worth £17m in total, with Norwich also including a sell-on clause.

Earlier we asked Canaries fans what they thought of the club's decision to overlook interim boss Jack Wilshere for the permanent role at Carrow Road.

Here are a selection of your views.

Matthew: So, first the club's leadership apparently decide that they don't want to keep our first-choice goalkeeper on, and now they decide to ignore the players' thoughts on who they want as manager? One can only hope they have two utterly spectacular replacements lined up here.

Fred: Definitely looked like an improvement on Hoff Thorup over the two games he was in charge of the team, probably would've been worth giving him a chance at the job. Considering Carrick had only managed a few senior games when he got the Boro job it would've been good to see how Wilshere approached it.

David: Jack could be a good manager, but when you've just failed with someone who has no experience in Hoff Thorup, appointing someone else who's so green is far too risky. Have to imagine that the hire will be someone who has experience in the English game.

Wendy: I was impressed with Jack Wilshere when he was in charge for the last two games of the season. He was enthusiastic and dynamic and seemed to have the backing of the players. It was refreshing to see players in their more natural positions and that appeared to be reflected in the way they played more quickly and more definitely. I liked Sainz staying upfield when Norwich were defending set-pieces. And the way that Wilshere crouched down [to see the play at pitch level]. Small differences, but that's what wins games. He seemed to read the play very well and substitutions were timely made. A more positive, aggressive approach which was refreshing. I would be very happy to see him as Norwich manager for the coming season.

Steve: Just... Why not? Had the players backing him, has experience at the club. Makes no sense to rule him out over some has-been manager who has failed before in the Premier League.

Luke: I'm glad that Jack Wilshire isn't going to be our next manager as I do not think he's the right man for the job. We need to get a proven Premier League manager in if we're ever going to get out of the Championship.

Philip: The Norwich coach position doesn't seem to have much autonomy. Who'll want to come? Norwich always underachieve because of finance and squad (lack of) strength. Keep Jack!

Rob: He lacks the experience so this is the right call at the moment. I'd still like Jack to stay with us as first-team coach but pair up with a more experienced manager such as Russell Martin for a Jack Russell combo.

Kevin: Nothing surprises me about Norwich nowadays. Webber messed things up sacking Farke, and now Knapper has let one of the best goalkeepers in the league go. Wilshire is young but seems a good fit so maybe should be given a chance. Personally I would get rid of Knapper and leave the manager to run the team and select new players with no interference from pen pushers.

Buster: We should give Jack the opportunity to be permanent manager, I don't think there is anyone out there who could any better, he is young, wants to learn his trade with us, all the players and ers are behind him so let's give him the job. I am sure that Jack would be able to get a young talent from Arsenal. Norwich could pay millions for a Big Name and not get any joy, so let's hope they give it to Jack.

What do you make of the news that interim Canaries boss Jack Wilshere is not being considered as a candidate for the permanent position at Carrow Road?

The players had seemingly given their backing to the 33-year-old former Arsenal and England midfielder last week - but the club's hierarchy have opted to pursue external candidates.

Let us know whether you thought Wilshere was the right man for the job here.

We'll publish some of your views later today.

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