Transfer gossip: Portsmouth set to lose out to League One rivals Plymouth for promising Aston Villa winger
Pompey are set to lose the race for Aston Villa winger Tyreik Wright.
And it is believed League One leaders Plymouth is the next destination for the promising 21-year-old.
Journalist Alan Nixon reported the managerless-Blues had enquired about the forward, who has spent the first half of the campaign at Bradford.
But after impressing in the early months of the season at Valley Parade, Villa are believed to be pulling the plug on his year-long loan.
Indeed, Wright has netted four goals and registered two assists in 15 League Two outings for Mark Hughes’ side to date.
As Plymouth continue their strong transfer window, Nixon has claimed the League One front runners are now set to edge Pompey to his signature.
After rising through the ranks at Villa Park, the former Colchester loanee’s time with the Premier League outfit looks to be coming to an end with a permanent move on the cards.
Villa are believed to be willing to let the winger depart on a free deal this month, but have demanded a percentage of any future sell-on fees.
Wright is yet to make a first-team outing for Unai Emery’s outfit but has featured five times for the under-21’s side in the Papa John’s Trophy.
It is no secret the Blues are looking to add further firepower to their attacking ranks this window.
Recruitment remains a key focus for Pompey despite Danny Cowley’s sacking on Monday, with sporting director taking the reigns over potential incomings.
That was made evident with the signing of exciting Bristol City centre-back Ryley Towler on Friday.
The young defender penned a three-and-a-half year deal at Fratton Park after making the switch for an undisclosed fee.