Sheffield United cast eyes over former Portsmouth target as top-flight side plan raid on Championship new-boys
The latest transfer headlines involving Pompey’s Championship rivals.
It was a positive end to the campaign at Fratton Park for John Mousinho’s men, who secured survival with two games to go.
An impressive run of just one defeat in their final eight matches saw Pompey climb away from danger and end their second season back in the Championship eight points clear of the bottom three in 18th.
It’s now expected to be a busy summer on the south coast as the Blues look to progress and avoid another relegation battle next term.
Meanwhile, gossip and speculation continues to do the round across the division as clubs begin their preparations for next season.
Here are the latest headlines involving Pompey’s Championship rivals.
Former Pompey target on Sheffield United radar
After a disappointing Championship campaign, it’s expected to be a busy summer at Sheffield United as they look to return to promotion contention next season.
The Blades, of course, finished 13th in the standings this term - five points ahead of Pompey - despite achieving a play-off final finish the season prior.
Indeed, planning for the window has already begun behind the scenes at Bramall Lane, with ex-Blues target Marc Leonard reportedly on their radar.
The midfielder, who has been linked with a move to Fratton Park on two occasions, was being watched by Chris Wilder during Hearts’ triumph over Rangers in the Scottish Premiership.
The 24-year-old, who is currently on loan at Tynecastle from Birmingham City, has impressed during the second half of the campaign, which has seen him score one goal and provide three assists in 12 outings.
Football Insider’s transfer chief Pete O’Rourke has revealed Leonard is being eyed by Sheffield United ahead of a potential summer swoop, with his St Andrews future under the spotlight.
The Scotland youth international made the move to the West Midlands in 2024 and has amassed 64 appearances in all competitions, but still has two years to run on his current terms.
The Brighton academy product has twice been linked with a move to Fratton Park in 2023 and later in 2024.
Lincoln suffer blow ahead of Championship return
Hearts are planning to raid Championship new-boys Lincoln City this summer.
Our sister paper, The Edinburgh News, have revealed centre-back MJ Kamson-Kamara is on the radar of Scottish Premiership leaders, who are said to have open discussions over a move.
The 20-year-old featured spent the campaign on loan with Northern Ireland outfit Glentoran, where his stock has grown having made 31 appearances in all competitions.
The young defender is out of contract at Sincil Bank this summer, but has made just one outing during his time with the Imps following his 2023 arrival.
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