Pompey will hope that the personal touch helps them win a tense race for Josh Murphy.
The Blues will rely on John Mousinho’s relationship with the Oxford United winger to bring the exciting attacking talent to Fratton Park. Pompey will hope that the personal touch helps them win a tense race for Josh Murphy.
The Blues will rely on John Mousinho’s relationship with the Oxford United winger to bring the exciting attacking talent to Fratton Park. Following Murphy’s impressive success in the second half of last season, a number of Championship clubs, including Sunderland, West Brom, Derby, Stoke, Blackburn, and QPR, have expressed interest in signing him.
The man who moved from Norwich to Cardiff for £11m in 2018 bagged 10 goals, culminating in a two-goal salvo as his side beat Bolton in the League One play-off final.
Murphy’s eye-catching form has definitely made the chances of sealing a deal more challenging, with plenty of eyes on the Londoner. There’s also the fact the former England under-20 international has stated he’s content at Oxford, with promotion aiding their hopes of retaining his services.
That, it is hoped, will hold the Blues in good stead as Murphy becomes a free agent, with his two year agreement with the U’s coming to a close.
Wide areas are certainly a priority for Pompey this summer, as they look to significantly bolster their squad for their Championship.
One significant weapon in Pompey’s armoury, however, is Mousinho is acquainted with Murphy from their time together at the Kassam Stadium.
They will most certainly want to sign more than one winger, with Murphy fitting the description for adding pace to the Blues’ ranks.
Pompey can presently rely on Paddy Lane and Callum Lang in that department, although Gavin Whyte and Anthony Scully’s futures are uncertain following difficult rookie seasons at Fratton Park.
The Blues are also interested in Crystal Palace winger Jadan Raymond, whom they pursued in January and are now looking to sign.
Other offensive names they’ve been associated with include Karamoko Dembele, Jamal Lowe, Antony Evans, and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, with the summer transfer market commencing on June 14.
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