Wrexham and Middlesbrough plot exciting Rangers raid as Portsmouth rivals track French sensation
The latest transfer headlines involving Pompey’s Championship rivals.
John Mousinho’s future continues to be the main saga heading into what’s expected to be a busy summer at Fratton Park.
The head coach has been heavily linked with a move away, with Pompey’s Championship rivals registering an interest in the 40-year-old.
Although talk of Mousinuo’s future continues to be a hot topic, it remains quiet on the transfer front for the Blues, who have been linked with eight players ahead of the transfer window.
While many names have already been rubbished, The News understands Luke Graham, Svante Ingelsson and Aribim Pepple are all on Pompey’s summer radar.
Elsewhere, gossip and speculation continues to be rife across the Championship as the Blues’ rivals ramp up their preparations for next term.
Here are the latest transfer headlines from around the second tier.
Middlesbrough & Wrexham plot Rangers raid
It’s been a hectic week for Middlesbrough, who have been reinstated into this Saturday’s play-off final following Southampton’s expulsion by the EFL.
Boro will now face Hull City at Wembley this weekend bidding for a first return to the Premier League since 2017.
Indeed, transfer planning has already begun behind the scenes at the Riverside Stadium, with Rangers youngster Findlay Curtis reportedly on their radar.
TEAMtalk have revealed Middlesbrough and Wrexham have both set their sights on the 19-year-old, as Rangers face a battle to keep the rapidly-improving youngster.
The winger broke onto the first-team scene at Ibrox last term, before heading out on loan to Kilmarnock in January.
Curtis netted five goals and provided one assist in 14 appearances at Rugby Park, with his contributions earning him a spot in Scotland’s 26-man squad for this summer’s World Cup.
The report claims Pompey’s Championship rivals are looking to land the young talent in the upcoming transfer window, but face competition from Italian duo Bologna and Udinese.
Norwich City chase French forward
Norwich City are one of a host of European clubs reportedly chasing Lille forward Ichem Ferrah.
French news outlet Foot Mercato have claimed the Canaries have eyes on the 20-year-old, who has enjoyed an outstanding breakthrough campaign.
The winger spent the season on loan with Dutch second-tier side Cambuur, where he netted 12 goals and collected six assists in 35 league outings as Henk de Jong’s men won promotion to the Eredivisie.
His standout performances have attracted fresh interest, with Norwich joined by Malmo, Genk, FC Copenhagen and Gent in the running.
Ferrah is yet to break through into the first-team set-up at Lille, who now look resigned to losing the young talent this summer.
The Canaries enjoyed an outstanding turn in form under Philip Clement during the second half of the campaign and picked up a 1-1 draw against Pompey in April on their way to a ninth-placed finish.
Watford race to sign Millwall man
Managerless Watford have been credited with a strong interest in Millwall’s Billy Mitchell.
The Hornets, who are currently in talks with Lech Poznan boss Niels Frederiksen to take the reins at Vicarage Road, are looking to bolster their engine room, with the midfielder believed to be on their radar.
Football League World have revealed Watford are keen on securing the 25-year-old’s services this summer after rejecting fresh terms at The Den.
Mitchell isn’t believed to be short of admirers from across the Championship after impressing in 30 appearances this term as Millwall secured a third-place finish.
Pompey, of course, confirmed the departure of Andre Dozzell earlier this month, with the midfielder turning down a new contract offer to link up with MLS side DC United.
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