Latest news and rumors from across the Championship as Pompey prepares for the upcoming season.
Pompey are prepared for life again in the Championship after being promoted from League One. They advanced from the third tier, alongside Derby County and Oxford United.
The transfer market is now open for John Mousinho to bring in new players to improve his squad ahead of the 2024/25 season. With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the most recent news and rumors from around the division… Sheffield Wednesday are interested in signing Las Palmas attacker Sory Kaba, according to writer Darren Witcoop on X. The Yorkshire club has identified the forward as a potential replacement for Troyes’ Ike Ugbo, who had a loan spell with them last season. Kaba, 28, is a Guinea international who has earned 21 caps in his career. Last year, he played 17 games across all competitions for Cardiff City, scoring eight goals. Watford have looked at defenders
Watford and Stade de Reims have recently discussed signing Sint-Truidense defender Matte Smets. However, according to Get Football News, he is poised to join.
Genk this summer. The 20-year-old played every minute for his current squad last season and is regarded as having a promising future in the game. The Hornets will need to search elsewhere for replacements in his position over the next few months, as it appears he will remain in Belgium. Tom Cleverley is preparing for his first full season in charge. The former Manchester United manager was elected temporary manager following Valerien Ismael’s dismissal earlier this year and did an admirable job.
Hull City could raid Hamburg.
Tim Walter, the new Hull City manager, has not ruled out raiding his former club Hamburg for new signings. The 48-year-old German has been named as the Tigers’ replacement for Liam Rosenior.
They finished seventh in the Championship table, three points short of the playoffs.
Walter, who formerly worked for Bayern Munich, Holstein Kiel, and Stuttgart, left Hamburg in February and has since returned to the dugout. He led the Bundesliga.During his stay at the Volksparkstadion, he guided two giants to the play-offs twice, but they were unable to advance, falling to his former employers Stuttgart and subsequently Hertha Berlin.
When asked if he could bring in some of his previous players, he answered, according to HullLive: “There are good players all around the world, so we have to keep our eyes open, and that’s all we can do. We will.
“Find the right players, no matter where they come from.” Hull have a few gaps to fill, particularly in attack. Loanees like Liam Delap and Noah Ohio have returned, but Billy Sharp and Aaron Connolly have been discharged.
Meanwhile, former Pompey goalkeeper Ryan Allsop has been sold to Birmingham City.
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