Sources: Williams had his Norwich medical today and is expected to sign with Manchester United tonight.
Brandon Williams is having a medical at Norwich City today as he completes his move from Manchester United, Football Insider can exclusively report.
This website reported earlier today (August 20th) that Norwich City had beaten Southampton and Newcastle United to a loan deal for the left-back.
Now, a United insider has told Football Insider that Williams has been given the go-ahead to join Norwich City in the next 24 hours.
He has traveled to East Anglia to undergo medical testing and finalize a season-long loan agreement, which is anticipated to be inked tonight.
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With Alex Telles back from injury, Manchester United has offered the 20-year-old permission to depart.
Due to an ankle injury, the Brazilian has missed the start of the season.
Williams, who came through the Salford development system, is eager to play regular first-team games for United.
At Old Trafford, he has already made 50 senior appearances.
Telles and Luke Shaw are other options for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at left-back.
The availability of Williams generated interest from around the Premier League.
Southampton was interested after allowing Ryan Bertrand to depart for free.
Meanwhile, Newcastle manager Steve Bruce wanted Williams to compete at left-back with Matt Ritchie and Jamal Lewis.
Norwich, on the other hand, has won the race as Daniel Farke attempts to keep the Canaries in the Premier League this season.
Dimitris Giannoulis, 25, started at left-back in the 3-0 loss to Liverpool on the first day of the season.
The Greek international is also a newcomer to Carrow Road, joining from PAOK.
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