Portsmouth, Rangers, Derby and Charlton target reveals when decision will be made on his future
Raangers. Derby, Norwich, Charlton, Schalke and Valencia are among the clubs interested in a move for Pompey target Luke Graham
Pompey target Luke Graham is in no rush to decide where his future lies.
The in-demand Dundee defender is expected to leave Dens Park this summer after a hugely impressive breakthrough season with the Scottish Premiership outfit.
The 22-year-old made 36 league appearances for Steven Pressley’s side as the Dark Blues finished eighth in the overall standings.
His club form has seen the left-sided centre-back called up by Steve Clarke to train with the Scotland squad befoe they head off for the World Cup.
Meanwhile, Graham could have as many as 43 different options to chose from when he feels the time is right to move on, with clubs at home and abroad registering an interest in the rising star.
Pompey, who had a £1.5m bid for the player rejected in January, remain one of those interested parties. The News also understands that a move to Fratton Park appeals to the youngster.
However, Graham has admitted he’ll take his time to consider all possibiities carefully. The defender keen to take a complete break from the game after a hectic season under the spotlight.
Graham: Sometimes you can get a bit fed up with it
Speaking to The Courier about his future, the Dundee favourite said: It’s been non-stop really since January. Questions every week about where I’m going to be playing next season.
‘You can sometimes get a bit fed up with it but it’s obviously going to happen when there is a little bit of talk going on.
‘It’s just been a good season overall. That’s all I’ve been focusing on the whole time. Just try to get Dundee to finish as high as possible.
‘I’ve really not got any idea (what the future holds). The first thing on my mind is just try and enjoy my summer. Just get the football out of my head for as long as possible really.
‘I want to wind down from everything and then we’ll need to wait and see what happens really.’
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