The latest transfer headlines involving Pompey’s Championship rivals.
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It’s expected to be a busy summer at Fratton Park as Pompey prepare for their third-successive Championship campaign.
In the meantime, the Blues rounded off their away journeys with a comprehensive 3-1 win over 17th-placed Stoke City on Saturday.
In-form Adrian Segecic netted a hat-trick to take his total to 10 goals in what has been an impressive maiden campaign on the south coast.
Planning and preparation is already well underway, with John Mousinho revealing to The News that talks with owners Tornante & Co will take place this week to discuss the club’s progression moving forward.
Out of contract players, budgets, recruitment and the futures of a number of his squad will be top of the agenda as the Blues look to move clear of another relegation battle next term.
Elsewhere, gossip and speculation is rife across the Championship as Pompey’s second-tier rivals turn their attention to the summer transfer window.
Here are the latest headlines from across the division.
Birmingham make contact with former Spurs boss
Birmingham City have reportedly made contact with former Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank in a bid to lure him to St Andrews this summer.
The Blues are strong admirers of the Dane, with the future of current head coach Chris Davies under the spotlight following a difficult Championship return and failure to make the play-offs.
The West Midlands outfit make the trip to Fratton Park on the final day of the season, sitting nine points ahead of Pompey in the standings.
But according to Football Insider, Birmingham are looking to go all out to land Frank after the season’s climax as they target promotion next term.
The report claims the Blues are looking to follow Brentford’s data-based transfer strategy, which saw the 52-year-old enjoy huge success at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Frank, of course, led the Bees to Championship promotion in 2020 before departing west London to join Spurs last summer.
Everton learn Sorba Thomas price
Stoke City’s Sorba Thomas is attracting strong Premier League interest ahead of the summer window.
Everton are said to be tracking the Welsh international after a brilliant maiden campaign at the Bet365 Stadium, where he’s netted 10 goals and collected 13 assists - the latest of which came in Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to Pompey.
The Toffees are believed to be drawing up a list of alternatives, should they fail to re-sign Jack Grealish next season, while Fulham are also keen.
With strong interest growing in Thomas, Sports Boom have revealed the Potters have placed a £15m price tag on the winger ahead of the summer.
The 27-year-old, who arrived from Huddersfield Town in 2025, still has two-years remaining on his current terms in Staffordshire.
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Burnley keen on Steven Gerrard
Burnley are already planning for life back in the Championship following their Premier League relegation last week.
The future of head coach Scott Parker is currently hanging in the balance, with reports claiming the 45-year-old is likely to depart at the end of the season.
TalkSport’s Alex Crook has revealed Steven Gerrard is being lined up as a potential candidate as he eyes a return to management.
The former England and Liverpool midfielder is now tax exempt following his stint in the Saudi Pro League and is said to be keen on a move to Turf Moor.
Parker has spent two seasons in charge of the Clarets, including promotion to the Premier League last term.