Ashton in Norwich talks

Norwich have had a bid for striker Dean Ashton accepted by Crewe.

The Canaries have been tracking the free-scoring centre forward for some time, but Worthington appeared to admit defeat earlier in the week when hinting the forward was out of their reach.

Worthington suggested that Spurs had entered the race for Ashton, but Tottenham revealed that their interest ended in the summer.

With Norwich seemingly the only bidders for Ashton, Crewe have accepted their proposal and The Canaries will now be free to talk to the 21-year-old.

A statement on Norwich's website has stated that Ashton is on his way to Carrow Road to discuss terms, which would appear to suggest that he is keen to seal a move to The Premiership.

Crewe boss Dario Gradi admits there could be a swift conclusion, as he said: "The ball is in his court and he might have even signed for them by the end of the day.

"But if he decides against it then he will play for us at Coventry tomorrow."