The latest transfer headlines involving Pompey’s Championship rivals.
Pompey have been linked with eight players following the season’s climax earlier, with transfer speculation brewing ahead of the upcoming window.
That list will no doubt grow ahead of the market’s opening on June 15, with the Blues expected to be busy as they prepare for next term.
Elsewhere, the rumour mill continues to turn across the Championship with transfer rumours and gossip rife ahead of the upcoming window.
Here are the latest headlines involving Pompey’s second-tier rivals.
Southampton braced for summer exit
Southampton are bracing for a host of high-profile departures this summer following their play-off axing.
And exits look likely, with Shea Charles’ future up in the air having missed out on an instant Premier League return.
The defensive midfielder impressed at St Mary’s last season, netting five goals and collecting two assists in 38 outings in all competitions.
But, a fresh report from Sports Boom have revealed Southampton will face an intense battle to keep hold of the 23-year-old as his standing in the game continues to grow.
Rangers have been heavily tipped with a swoop for Charles this summer, while the article suggests Manchester United also have eyes on the Northern Ireland international.
Tonda Eckert’s side reportedly value the ex-Sheffield Wednesday man at £20m, with a host of top-flight clubs said to be tracking the playmaker.
Charles has featured four times against Pompey across the past two seasons, winning on just one occasion.
West Ham want Championship top scorer
Preparations are well underway in the capital as West Ham begin life back in the Championship.
Indeed, the Hammers have reportedly targeted Swansea City’s Zan Vipotnik as a main transfer target this summer.
That’s according to the Swansea Independent, who have revealed the 24-year-old is one of three strikers on West Ham’s transfer shopping list ahead of the forthcoming window.
The east London outfit, who were relegated from the Premier League on the final day, are said to have long-standing interest in the Slovenia international.
Vipotnik netted 23 goals in 44 outings for the Swans last term and finished as the Championship’s leading scorer, but failed to strike in both his appearances against Pompey.
Millwall tracking Charlton Athletic man
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Millwall are said to be one of a host of clubs tracking Lyndon Dykes, according to reports.
TalkSPORT’s Ben Jacobs has claimed the Lions have been joined by recently-relegated Leicester City in pursuit of the striker, whose future remains uncertain with Charlton Athletic.
The Addicks have offered the Scotland international fresh terms to remain in south London beyond the conclusion of his short-term deal, but has been approached by other clubs following the season’s climax.
The 30-year-old scored three goals and provided three assists in 20 appearances for Nathan Jones’ men, who finished 19th and two points below Pompey last term.
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