On 18th January 2012, it was reported that Norwich had agreed a £2m fee for Leeds' 23 year old midfielder Jonny Howson.

A graduate of Leeds' youth system, he broke into their reserve team in 2006 before making his debut in September 2006 against Barnet in the League Cup. He went on to make 225 senior appearances for Leeds, scoring 28 goals and becoming club captain. He won one England Under-21 cap

Howson agreed personal terms and passed a medical, signing for City on 24th January 2012. The medical was needed as he was out of action for three months following a knee injury suffered on December 3rd 2011 against Millwall, which thankfully didn't require surgery.

Howson made his Norwich debut on 3rd March 2012 in the 1-0 defeat away to Stoke City. He scored his first City goal in the 2-2 draw at home to Everton on 7th April 2012. Howson finished the 2011/12 season with 11 appearances and one goal as Norwich finished 12th in the Premier League