Norwich sign Brentford midfielder Maghoma

Norwich City have paid an undisclosed fee to Premier League club Brentford for midfielder Paris Maghoma.

The 24-year-old has agreed a three-and-a-half-year contract at Carrow Road and his arrival follows the signings of winger Ali Ahmed and full-back Harry Amass, the latter on loan from Manchester United.

Maghoma has made eight Premier League appearances as a substitute but his only senior start for Brentford came in an FA Cup defeat at Plymouth 12 months ago.

"I had a chat with the gaffer and it's a young group, something I could see myself being integrated into," he told BBC Radio Norfolk.

"I know the start of the season wasn't the greatest but the team seems to be picking up some really good form, some decent results, so it's about building on that and hopefully getting ourselves back into the Premier League.

"It's amazing - even though we're in the Championship right now, the whole environment is built for the Premier League so it's up to us guys on the pitch to do the job and get us there."

The deal was announced just three hours before Norwich's home game against Championship leaders Coventry City.

The Canaries are 20th in the table having won their last two matches under head coach Philippe Clement.

"Paris has always been a huge talent with a really interesting profile," said Norwich sporting director Ben Knapper.

"We believe he has the quality, potential and personality to be a big asset here and we're all looking forward to seeing him help us move towards our goals and objectives."