Young Norwich City goalkeeper Dan Barden has completed a deadline day loan move to League Two side Swindon Town. 

City have been searching for a loan destination for the 23-year-old and after much interest in his services from the EFL and National League, the Robins have been chosen as the preferred destination to continue his development. 

Barden's loan confirmation is the first of many development deals expected to be confirmed on deadline day, with striker Ken Aboh poised to join Stevenage on a season-long loan whilst Jonathan Tomkinson ponders two offers for a permanent Carrow Road departure before 11pm. 

He joins Swindon as a backup option initially but will provide competition for the number one choice Jack Bycroft. 

The City keeper had a brief trial with National League side Forest Green earlier in the summer but both parties opted to pursue different options. Barden's move to the County Ground is his fourth away from Norfolk. 

Barden signed a new contract at Norwich earlier in the summer until 2026, with the club retaining a 12-month option. He joined from Arsenal in 2019 and has made four senior Championship appearances for the Canaries. 

His journey hasn't come without adversity. Barden fought a battle with cancer in 2021 and has also been forced to contend with a long-term knee injury that kept him sidelined for 12 months. 

Norwich hope that this experience will expose Barden to more regular minutes after a fragmented couple of seasons. Archie Mair looks set to remain at the club as third choice behind senior options.