Portsmouth rivals closing in on £600,000 signing as Spanish side lodge £5m bid for Championship ace
The transfer window is officially underway and clubs across the Premier League and EFL can start the business.
It’s expected to be an intriguing summer at Fratton Park, with signings and departures on the cards as the Blues prepare for their second-successive Championship campaign.
There have already been a number of names linked with a switch to PO4 since the season’s conclusion, although many have rubbished.
With the shutters now off, there has been plenty of transfer gossip and speculation doing the round across the Championship.
Here are all the latest headlines involving Pompey’s second-tier rivals
Norwich near Grimshaw move
Norwich City are closing in on their first summer signing, with Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Dan Grimshaw nearing a move.
Sky Sports have claimed the 27-year-old is set for a £600,000 swap to Carrow Road following the Pilgrims’ relegation to League One.
Should talks progress well, the shot-stopper will undergo a medical this week as the Canaries look to revamp their goalkeeping department.
Grimshaw spent just one season at Home Park, having joined Argyle in August 2024 for a similar fee from Blackpool.
The former Manchester City youth talent made just 22 appearances during his stint in Devon after falling out of favour under Miron Muslic.
The keeper made just three appearances under the Austria boss, who utilised Connor Hazard between the sticks.
Grimshaw kept just one clean sheet during his time at Home Park, which came during Plymouth’s 1-0 win over Pompey in November.
It’s not the only deal which Norwich are closing in on, with the Canaries set to announce the appointment of Liam Manning. Terms have reportedly been agreed with Bristol City over the head coach, who led the Robins to a play-off finish last season.
QPR to reject Spanish bid
Spanish side Espanyol have lodged a £5m bid for QPR midfielder Jonathan Varane, according to West London Sport.
The La Liga outfit are keen to bring the 23-year-old back to Europe this summer after spending just a season in England.
The R’s signed the Frenchman for £875,000 in July 2024 from Sporting Gijon and amassed 39 appearances in what was a frustrating start to life in the Championship.
Despite the Loftus Road side potentially earning £4m on Varane, they are expected to reject the offer, with the central midfielder only a year into his long-term contract.
