The latest transfer headlines involving Pompey’s Championship rivals.
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The summer transfer window is well underway and Pompey have already been busy.
John Mousinho has added three new players to his ranks this summer, with Odin Bailey, Eoin Kenny and Rocco Shein all arriving on a permanent basis.
The Blues summer spending isn’t expected to stop there, though, with their recruitment drive poised to ramp up ahead of the new campaign, which is just a matter of weeks away.
Pompey are closing in on the landmark signing of Marko Milovanovic, while goalkeeper Daniel Bielica is also set to complete his €600,000 switch from NAC Breda.
While incomings are anticipated, Mousinho has pencilled in a number of key exits, with the likes of Ibane Bowat, Jacob Farrell and Luke Le Roux all free to depart.
Elsewhere, gossip and speculation continues to be rife across the Championship as clubs look to strengthen ahead of the new season.
Here are the latest transfer headlines involving Pompey’s second-tier rivals.
Middlesbrough close in on Spurs swoop
Kim Hellberg is continuing his summer of transition at Middlesbrough as he plots another promotion bid.
Boro, of course, suffered play-off final defeat at Wembley in May but have wasted no time in strengthening their ranks during the window.
Fratton Park title winner Myles Peart-Harris is one of three permanent signings at the Riverside Stadium, with the attacker joining alongside the big-money arrivals of Kyle Joseph and Jeremy Sarmiento.
That number is expected to increase, with Middlesbrough reportedly closing in on the swoop of in-demand Tottenham Hotspur talent Will Lankshear.
The Northern Echo have claimed Middlesbrough have agreed the framework of a deal with Spurs for the 21-year-old, who enjoyed an outstanding loan with Oxford United last season.
The article claims Boro are pushing to land the striker on a permanent basis as they attempt to fend off the likes of Southampton and fellow Championship rivals, who have all been touted with a move this summer.
Lankshear still has three years remaining on his current deal in north London, but is now set to make the move to the north east for £10m, according to Sky Sports.
The England youth international has registered just six first-team outings for Spurs, which has seen him net on one occasion.
The young talent’s stock increased heavily last season after a hugely-successful loan stay with Oxford United.
Lankshear netted 11 goals and collected four assists for the U’s in the Championship, which also included a strike in April’s 2-2 draw with Pompey, despite their relegation.
Now it appears Boro are close to securing the Tottenham Hotspur talent on a permanent basis amid strong interest from the second tier.
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Lincoln City eye £2.6m defender
Lincoln City are preparing for life back in the Championship for the first time in 60 years after securing the League One title last term.
Joint managers Chris Cohen and Tom Shaw are looking to bolster their backline, with Romania international Andrei Coubis believed to be on their radar.
Reports in Europe have suggested the Imps are monitoring the centre-back, who is also attracting interest from Turkey.
The 22-year-old, who plays for Romanian top-flight side Universitatea Cluj, is expected to depart the Cluj Arena on a permanent basis this summer after a brilliant campaign, which saw him feature 20 times in all competitions.
Balkan Futbolu states Trabzonspor have already placed a €3m (£2.6m) offer for Coubis, with Lincoln also believed to be in the running.
After their season-opener at Fratton Park against QPR, Mousinho’s men then travel to Sincil Bank to face the Imps on August 22.