Jacob Chapman and 12 other goalkeepers Portsmouth could target - from free agents to Premier League stoppers

Will Rooney
By Will Rooney

Lead Liverpool and Everton writer

Published 28th Jan 2021, 11:00 BST
Updated 28th Jan 2021, 13:32 BST

Pompey are weighing up signing a goalkeeper before the January transfer window closes on Monday.

Alex Bass is currently sidelined with a calf injury and there is concerns that the Blues lack experience behind No1 stopper Craig MacGillivray.

The 34-year-old has been without a club for a year after leaving Bolton. However, Alnwick was reportedly wanted by Sunderland during the summer and has more than 250 professional games under his belt.placeholder image
The 34-year-old has been without a club for a year after leaving Bolton. However, Alnwick was reportedly wanted by Sunderland during the summer and has more than 250 professional games under his belt.

Duncan Turnbull has served on the bench for the past five games but is a rookie, having made just one senior appearance.

Meanwhile, 19-year-old Taylor Seymour falls into the same category despite being well rated.

Kenny Jackett will be very aware of the Chichester-born keeper as he trialled with Pompey for a few days during the boss' first pre-season. Isted made 11 appearances on loan at National League Wealdstone earlier this season and could prove decent back-up if needed.placeholder image
Kenny Jackett will be very aware of the Chichester-born keeper as he trialled with Pompey for a few days during the boss' first pre-season. Isted made 11 appearances on loan at National League Wealdstone earlier this season and could prove decent back-up if needed.

Mark Catlin has admitted Pompey ‘could squeeze another player in’ to meet League One salary cap rules.

Kenny Jackett, his recruitment team and goalkeepeing coach John Keeley are likely scouring the market for potential stoppers they could target.

Huddersfield youngster Jacob Chapman is one player Pompey are currently eyeing on a loan deal.

Here's some other options that could fit the bill...

The Liverpudlian signed for the Glasgow giants in January 2019. However, he's firmly third choice at Ibrox before Scotland international duo Allan McGregor and Jon McLaughlin.placeholder image
The Liverpudlian signed for the Glasgow giants in January 2019. However, he's firmly third choice at Ibrox before Scotland international duo Allan McGregor and Jon McLaughlin.

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