Hull City Coventry City and Norwich City trio targeted amid updates regarding Portsmouth’s new league rivals.
Latest transfer news and rumours from around the Championship as Pompey prepare for next season
Pompey have a big summer ahead as they look to bolster their ranks following their League One title win. They were promoted from the third tier along with Derby County and Oxford United.
John Mousinho has the chance to bring in some new faces when the transfer window opens for business. In the meantime, here is a look at some of the latest news and rumours from around the Championship…
Hull City transfer chief to leave
Hull City’s Head of Recruitment Lee Darnborough is set to leave for Stoke City, according to a report by HullLive. The 46-year-old has also worked at Norwich City in the past and is poised to leave East Yorkshire for a new challenge. .
He signed Pompey’s Gavin Whyte on loan for the Tigers from Cardiff City back in 2021. The transfer chief also brought ex-Fratton Park players such as Di’Shon Bernard and Andy Cannon to the MKM Stadium.
Coventry City ace wanted
Coventry City midfielder Ben Sheaf is on the radar of Luton Town, as per reporter Alan Nixon on his Patreon page. The Hatters are keen to land him following their relegation from the Premier League undr Rob Edwards.
The 26-year-old, who is a former England youth international, has played for the Sky Blues since 2020 after joining them from Arsenal. He helped Mark Robins’ side reach the play-off final last year and the FA Cup semi-final in this past term.
