Ex-Premier League sporting director, 39, to leave club early after aborted plan to climb Everest during transfer window

Stuart Webber, the Director of Football at Norwich, is set to leave the club in the next two weeks. Although he had initially handed in his notice in June, he could have stayed until the end of the year. However, now that the handover of power at the club is complete, Webber is able to leave early. Leeds and Rangers are reportedly interested in signing the 39-year-old, with Leeds aiming to make a swift return to the Premier League and Rangers targeting the top spot in Scottish football.

Webber caused controversy in May when he announced his plans to train for climbing Mount Everest during the summer transfer window. This goal was revealed shortly after Norwich were relegated from the Premier League last season. Webber had intended to complete two climbs, Cotopaxi and Chimborazo, during the transfer window, as well as Mount Blanc once the Championship season started in August. In an interview with The Times, Webber stated that his main priority in any negotiation was the chance to achieve his dream of climbing Mount Everest. He emphasized that he would only take time off for his climbs when it was not business critical.

Despite his initial plans to take time off for his climbs, Webber ultimately stayed at Norwich and helped the club make several signings, including Christian Fassnacht, Borja Sainz, Vicente Reyes, Ashley Barnes, Shane Duffy, Jack Stacey, George Long, Adam Forshaw, and Pedro Lima. However, it appears that his time at Norwich is finally coming to an end, with Leeds and Rangers potentially offering him new opportunities.

In conclusion, Stuart Webber’s tenure at Norwich is set to end in the next fortnight. Leeds and Rangers are both interested in signing him, with Leeds aiming for promotion to the Premier League and Rangers targeting the top spot in Scottish football. Webber’s plans to train for climbing Mount Everest during the summer transfer window caused controversy earlier this year, but he ultimately stayed at Norwich and helped the club make several signings. Now, it seems that he is ready to move on and begin the next stage of his career.