The latest transfer headlines involving Pompey’s Championship rivals.
The January window is well underway and the Fratton faithful are eagerly awaiting to see who arrives on the south coast this month.
The Blues are yet to show their cards in the window just yet, with less than three weeks to go until the February 2 deadline.
The head coach has earmarked the potential of recruiting 3-6 new faces before deadline day as he aims to strengthen for a hugely-important run-in.
Elsewhere, gossip and speculation continues to do the rounds across the Championship as business ramps up.
Here are the latest transfer headlines involving the Blues’ second-tier rivals.
Huge admirers in Leicester City chase
Leicester City are facing a battle to keep hold of young talent Lorenz Hutchinson, according to reports.
Hayters have claimed Manchester United and Real Madrid are both tracking the 17-year-old over a potential swoop this month.
The King Power Stadium academy graduate has been in outstanding form at youth level for the Foxes this term, netting 15 goals in 19 appearances to date.
Hutchinson has scored 26 goals in all competitions for Leicester’s U18’s outfit following his breakthrough at the start of the 2024-25 campaign.
The young striker is yet to register a first-team appearance for Pompey’s Championship rivals but is attracting interest from some of football’s elite sides.
Real Madrid are among the favourites to sign the forward, while Manchester United and Nottingham Forest are also keen.
Championship trio track striker
A host of Pompey’s Championship rivals are reportedly interested in Barnsley striker Davis Kiellor-Dunn.
That’s according to Football Insider, who have claimed Preston North End, Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers are keen on the 28-year-old.
The report suggests the trio ‘sent scouts’ to watch the Tykes’ FA Cup third-round tie against Liverpool at Anfield on Monday evening.
Kiellor-Dunn is once again attracting potential second-tier suitors after an excellent start to the season in League One.
The former Mansfield man has netted 14 goals in all competitions at Oakwell this term for Conor Hourihane’s men, who sit 17th in the third tier.
The forward has netted 56 goals since the start of the 2023-24 campaign, with Barnsley believed to be ready to cash in with 18 months remaining on his current terms.
Leicester City look at Lyndon Dykes
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Lyndon Dykes. | Getty Images
Leicester City are reportedly looking at striking a deal with Birmingham City for Lyndon Dykes.
The Daily Mail have revealed the Foxes have identified the Scotland international as a potential January option.
The 30-year-old is set to depart St Andrews this month, with the Blues keen to offload the frontman before deadline day.
Cifuentes’ side face competition from fellow Championship rivals Charlton Athletic and Ipswich Town, who are also considering a swoop.
Dykes made a 14-minute cameo against Mousinho’s men in Birmingham’s 4-0 triumph in November.
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