Norwich report Bassong abuse to police

Norwich say they have reported four separate incidents of actual or alleged racist abuse of defender Sebastien Bassong to police.



Both the South Wales and Norfolk police forces are now investigating the claims.



A Swansea supporter was released on bail on Sunday after being arrested for allegedly making racist gestures towards Bassong during Norwich's 4-3 victory on Saturday.



It is reported that the 23-year-old made gestures towards the player as Norwich celebrated their fourth goal, and was arrested soon after the incident.



Norwich have confirmed the other three cases involve racist messages being sent to the defender on Twitter after the Swansea match and the 1-1 draw at Everton on November 24.



The club's statement read: "Norwich City regrets to confirm four separate cases involving actual or alleged racist abuse aimed at our defender Sebastien Bassong have been reported to police in the last two weeks.''



Norwich also thanked both Swansea and the police for their handling of the situation and also confirmed that racist Tweets had been reported.



The statement continued: "Following a complaint made by Sebastien to referee Howard Webb during last Saturday's 4-3 Barclays Premier League win at Swansea, a man in the home section of the crowd was arrested and later charged in relation to alleged racist abuse.



"We would like to thank both Swansea City FC and South Wales Police for their swift and effective handling of this unfortunate incident.



"In the evening following the match, a tweet containing racist abuse was sent to Sebastien's Twitter account. We have this morning passed details of this incident on to Norfolk Police for them to investigate.



"Meanwhile Norfolk Police are in the process of investigating two further separate racist tweets about Sebastien sent following our 1-1 draw at Everton on Saturday, November 24.''



Norwich also praised Bassong and said: "It is deeply disappointing that his recent excellent performances for the club should be tarnished by these incidents.''



The club's statement said: "Norwich City Football Club wish to reiterate that we have a zero tolerance stance on racism and will pursue these and any other examples of discrimination aimed at any of our colleagues to the fullest extent of the law.''

Striker's loan move confirmed

Norwich have confirmed that striker Chris Martin has joined Swindon Town on loan until the New Year.



The 24-year-old has joined the League One club on a short-term loan switch that will keep him at the County Ground until January 5.



Martin has been limited to just three appearances for Norwich City this season under Chris Hughton - playing in the Capital Cup wins over Scunthorpe and Doncaster Rovers along with an 87th-minute appearance as a substitute against QPR in the Premier League fixture back in August.



Martin has scored 34 goals in 117 appearances for the Canaries.

Norwich sign Snodgrass

Norwich have completed the signing of Leeds midfielder Robert Snodgrass on a three-year deal.



The 24-year-old, who joins the Canaries for an undisclosed fee, is manager Chris Hughton's third summer signing following Jacob Butterfield and Steven Whittaker.



"He is a player I have admired for a number of years now and he's at a good age at 24, with some excellent experience from his time with Leeds," Hughton said on www.canaries.co.uk.



"He's also got that international experience with Scotland and is used to playing in big matches both with his country and at Elland Road."



Snodgrass made 193 appearances during his four-year spell with Leeds, scoring 41 goals.



He also has five caps for Scotland and Hughton is confident he will be a success in the Premier League.



"Robert is an excellent addition to the squad and I'm delighted to add a player of his calibre to the team," he said. "He had a good goal-scoring record with Leeds and obviously knows a few of the lads already with the squad well from his time at Elland Road and with Scotland."

Canaries sign defender Whittaker

Norwich have signed Rangers and Scotland defender Steven Whittaker on a four-year deal.



Whittaker, 28, was a free agent after becoming one of ten players who declined to transfer their contract to Charles Green's "newco" Rangers over the summer.



He becomes Chris Hughton's first signing for Norwich, and the Canaries manager told the club's official website: "In Steven we have a player who can play anywhere across the back four and anywhere across midfield, so there's plenty of versatility there.



"It's probably a good time for him. Sometimes it is time to move on to a different club and go there with a lot of enthusiasm, and he has international experience too.



"He has of course been used to playing at a very high level when he was at Rangers and in a lot of big games with a passionate crowd behind him. So the stage of the Premier League is certainly one that won't faze him."



Whittaker spent five years at Ibrox after joining from Hibernian for £2 million, winning three Scottish Premier League titles, two Scottish Cups and three Scottish League Cups. He also played in Rangers' 2008 UEFA Cup final defeat to Zenit St Petersburg.



"All of my experience to date has been in Scotland, so I am really looking forward to the challenge of playing in the Premier League - I'm very excited about it," he said.



"When I spoke to Chris Hughton I was very impressed with his plans to progress Norwich City, and everyone I've spoken to in the game has had nothing but praise for the club and the city of Norwich. I am looking forward to meeting up with the squad and the staff."