Transfer gossip: Portsmouth join Norwich City and Rangers in race to sign Plymouth Argyle striker Aribim Pepple
Pompey have been linked with a move for Plymouth Argyle striker Aribim Pepple along with Rangers, Watford, Norwich City and Lincoln City.
Pompey have been credited with an interest in Plymouth Argyle striker Aribim ‘Bim’ Pepple.
The curtain came down on another Championship season at Fratton Park on Saturday afternoon, with the Blues earning a final-day draw with Birmingham City.
Attention is already on the summer at PO4, with the upcoming transfer window expected to be busy as John Mousinho’s troops bid to progress in the second-tier next term.
Pompey tipped with summer swoop for Plymouth striker Aribim Pepple
Indeed, Pepple has reportedly been sounded out by Pompey after an outstanding campaign at Home Park, which yielded 18 goals in 41 appearances in all competitions.
A fresh report by the Daily Mail has revealed the Blues are one of four Championship clubs currently tracking the 23-year-old as his standing in the game continues to grow.
Watford, Norwich City and newly-promoted Lincoln City are all believed to be keeping tabs on the Canadian, along with Scottish giants Rangers as well as clubs in the MLS and on the continent.
The report claims clubs are willing to triple his current Home Park salary in a bid to lure him away from the south west.
Bim Pepple’s impressive season at Plymouth Argyle
Pepple completed his switch to the west country 12-months ago in a deal which reportedly rose to £600,000 from Luton Town.
Head coach Tom Cleverley recently revealed there is a release clause in his current terms, which does leave Argyle vulnerable to any offers higher up the footballing pyramid.
Despite a slow start to the campaign in Devon, the powerful frontman enjoyed an outstanding second-half of the season, which saw him net 16 goals in 24 outings as Plymouth attempted a late play-off push.
Despite a brilliant run-in, Cleverley’s men narrowly missed out on a top six spot on the final day and finished eighth in the League One standings.
But after Plymouth missed the chance to earn promotion back to the Championship on the first time of asking, clubs - including Pompey - are reportedly keeping tabs on Pepple’s current situation with his stock on the rise.