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Jamie O’Hara spent the 2009-10 campaign on loan at Fratton Park from Spurs.

Jamie O’Hara has apologised to the Fratton faithful after an angry outburst on national radio.

The former midfielder, now turned pundit, of course, spent the 2009-10 campaign on loan at PO4 from Spurs.

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It was a hugely-successful season-long stay for the 39-year-old, who claimed the club’s Player of the Season after netting three goals and collecting seven assists in all competitions.

But O’Hara has landed himself in hot water with some members of the Fratton faithful after comments he made about the Blues during a dig at West Ham on Wednesday.

During his talkSPORT phone-in show alongside ex-Pompey and Chelsea man Jason Cundy, the former England youth international was furious at one Hammers supporter, who admitted he is happier in the Championship than the Premier League.

Jamie O’Hara makes Pompey comment amid West Ham dig

And Tottenham supporting O’Hara joked he would not get any joy if Spurs were to beat Pompey in the second tier should the north London outfit suffer relegation from the top flight.

In response to the West Ham fan, he said on talkSPORT: ‘I know but you’re in the Championship and it is bad. I’d still rather be a Spurs fan and you’re in the Championship.

‘Say you don’t go up, it’s not guaranteed. You could be in the Championship next season, that is a possibility.

‘Spurs can’t be in the Championship, you have been in the Championship. It’s fine for West Ham you’ve been in it before but Spurs have never been in the Championship. It’s a disaster if Spurs go down, we’ve spent £400m.

‘Well done you’ve beaten Pompey. Well done. You drew against Millwall. They’re the teams you’re playing, you’ve got Lincoln to play. You’re rocking up and getting three points but you’re in the Championship.

‘You’re (West Ham) are a small-club mentality. You’re unbeaten in the Championship, well done West Ham, what a season.

‘He’s a West Ham fan, who have got a small club mentality and are happy to be playing football in the Championship just because they can win a few games. It’s embarrassing.

‘Sixty thousand in the stadium to beat Lincoln. If Spurs go down I’m not getting any joy from getting three points against Portsmouth.

‘West Ham fans should not be celebrating them winning games in the Championship - they've got Jarrod Bowen playing for them.’

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Jamie O’Hara apologises to Fratton faithful

Those comments drew an angry response from Pompey supporters on X, with fans disappointed with the former Fratton Park midfielder.

@POMP_jack said: ‘Mugging off Pompey @Mrjamieohara1 probably the one club you was half decent at’, while @RobaFett1898 added: ‘Have some respect, mate as you played for Pompey. Poor from you.’

After the show, however, O’Hara took to social media to apologise to the Fratton faithful and reiterated his love for the club he spent the 2009-10 on loan with.

A message on X read: ‘I wanna apologise to my Pompey fans. I used their name (the) other day when giving it (to a) West Ham fan as they were (the) first name that came to my head in the Championship.

‘I love that club and I love the fans they know this, hope they batter West Ham and I know how big a club they are #PUP’.

O’Hara joined Pompey from Spurs in August 2009 and went on to establish himself as a central figure under Paul Hart and Avram Grant.

The midfielder netted three goals and provided seven assists in 29 appearances for the Blues, with his final outing coming in the FA Cup final defeat to Chelsea at Wembley.

His contributions, which included a strike against Southampton that term, saw him rewarded with the Player of the Season accolade, despite Pompey’s Premier League relegation.

He returned to Spurs that summer before spells with Wolves, Fulham and Gillingham.

Minyheok Yang will be hoping his latest loan move will let him forget his 2025-26 troubles at Pompey and Coventry

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Minyheok Yang is once again packing his bags.

Fresh from a 2025-26 campaign that saw the Spurs forward play for both Pompey and Coventry on loan, the 20-year-old is on the brink of his third transfer in the space of 12 months.

According to respected Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, who broke the news on Freddie Potts’ switch to Club Brugge last week, the South Korea international is poised to make KVC Westerlo his latest temporary home.

Yang was reportedly in Belgium on Monday morning to complete his medical with the Belgian Pro League side, who lost their season opener at home to Union Saint-Gilloise 5-1 on Saturday.

The move comes after Spurs sanctioned another stint away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which has been the young winger’s home since transferring from Gangwon in January 2025.

In total Yang has already spent three periods out on loan from the Premier League outfit, with QPR quickly snapping him up following his move to north London 18 months ago.

While with the Championship side over the second half of the 2024-25 season, the winger registered two goals and an assist in 12 appearances.

His season-long loan move to Pompey at the start of the 2025-26 campaign was meant to see the player kick on with five months of Championship football already under his belt.

However, while clearly gifted, Yang was not suited to the relegation battle the Blues found themselves in.

Indeed, Spurs terminated his Fratton Park stay in January, with the forward’s 98th-minute winner from the bench against Charlton his parting gift to Pompey.

A move to Coventry was considered a better fit for his talents as Frank Lampard’s Sky Blues raced towards the Championship title and a return to the top flight.

But if Tottenham were unhappy with Yang’s game time at PO4, which amounted to 16 appearances in all competition and just nine second-tier starts, they would have been bitterly disappointed with his subsequent development at the CBS Arena.

Come the end of the season, the South Korea forward featured just four times for the Sky Blues and hadn’t been part of their final 15 games of the season.

Indeed, four appearances and just 29 minutes of match action was all Yang was afforded by the Championship winners, a factor which would have contributed to him missing out on selection for this summer’s World Cup.

Since then, Yang has featured three times for Spurs in pre-season.

However, he’ll not be adding to that total any time soon as he looks to kick-start his fledging career with the side currently sat bottom of the Belgian Pro League.

Yang is under contract at Spurs until 2030.

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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.

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Pompey’s recruitment drive is ramping up as the summer window kicks into gear.

John Mousinho has already secured the signing of midfielder Odin Bailey, who arrived earlier this week on a free transfer following his departure from Stockport County.

That number is expected to increase in the coming days, though, with Marko Milovanovic and Rocco Shein poised to complete their big-money moves.

It has been reported that Milovanovic, also known as Marezi, is closing in on a €6m switch after the Blues reached an agreement with Spanish second-tier side UD Almeria.

Shein is also set to join as details over his transfer are finalised, with Mousinho’s men set to pay Norwegian side FK Fredrikstad £2.1m to land the midfielder.

The duo are set to be followed by Northern Ireland talent Eoin Kenny, who has had his £34,000 Dundalk release clause triggered by Pompey.

As the window ramps up at Fratton Park, gossip and speculation continues to do the rounds elsewhere in the Championship as clubs zero in on their targets.

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Southampton join race for Spurs ace

Southampton are preparing for life in the Championship once again after their failed play-off campaign.

Despite reaching the final at Wembley in May, Pompey’s south-coast rivals were booted out in place of Middlesbrough after being charged for spying on Boro ahead of their semi-final first leg.

An Independent Commission hearing later found Tonda Eckert’s side to have spied on fellow rivals Oxford United and Ipswich Town earlier in the season and have since been slapped with a four-point deduction ahead of next term.

Southampton, though, are pushing ahead with their summer recruitment as they look to make up their early-season deficit.

Transfer guru Alan Nixon has reported the Saints are tracking in-demand Tottenham Hotspur attacker Alfie Devine, who is said to have interest from the Championship and in Scotland.

It is believed Celtic are strong admirers of the 21-year-old, who enjoyed an outstanding loan stay with Preston North End last term.

The versatile forward netted eight goals and collected eight assists in 48 appearances for the Lilywhites, which also included a strike in their 1-0 win over Mousinho’s troops in February.

Paul Heckingbottom’s men were looking to utilise a clause in his loan deal and were working on a £6m offer to land his services on a permanent basis.

But that exclusivity period expired on July 1, opening the door to new competition, with Southampton and Celtic both now reportedly looking to capitalise.

Devine has made two senior appearances for Spurs but is heading into his final 12 months of his current terms in north London.

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West Ham eye Everton raid

West Ham are eyeing a sensational move for Everton winger Dwight McNeil, according to reports.

Sky Sports News have reported the Hammers are interested in the 26-year-old as they prepare for life back in the Championship.

Although Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are said to be tracking the forward, it is believed nothing more is advanced at this stage.

McNeil has netted 15 goals and provided 19 assists in 128 appearances for the Toffees, but failed to score in any of his 22 Premier League outings last term.

Both Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace were keen on the former England youth international in January, but a move failed to come to fruition.

West Ham are currently identifying potential replacements for Crysencio Summerville, who is expected to depart the London Stadium this summer.

Mousinho’s men, of course, kick start the new season with a trip to east London next month in the first round of the Carabao Cup.

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It could have been a place at the 2026 World Cup finals, instead a former Pompey loanee is representing his country’s under-23s in a Thailand friendly.

Spurs’ shock decision to recall Minhyeok Yang from his Fratton Park stay has proven a huge misjudgement in the youngster’s development.

Certainly, on this occasion, the Blues should be absolved from any blame over the stalling of a Premier League youngster’s promising progress.

In recent times, the likes of Miguel Azeez, Dane Scarlett and Kaide Gordon have all failed to shine during Pompey loan spells, despite burgeoning reputations at big clubs and international youth football level.

In the case of Minhyeok, however, Spurs’ wish to sever a scheduled season-long loan at the halfway mark has hugely backfired - particularly on the 20-year-old’s career.

Iconic Charlton match-winning goal

At the time of his recall, the energetic winger had scored three times in 16 appearances for John Mousinho’s men since arriving from the Premier League in August 2025.

He had also been included in South Korea’s most recent international squad in November, appearing as an 85th-minute substitute against Bolivia for his second cap.

Admittedly, his Pompey starting involvement had begun to decline from a seven-game high during September and October, which produced Fratton Park goals against Watford and Middlesbrough.

Primarily operating on the left wing, subsequent attempts to switch him to the right fell flat and soon Minhyeok found increasing residence on the substitutes’ bench.

Indeed, what would prove to be his final touch in Pompey colours would be a cameo against Charlton which would yield that iconic 98th-minute winner at the end of December.

That was followed by 90 minutes left on the bench at Bristol City in a 5-0 defeat, then he was gone.

Surprise recall and bewildering destination

While Spurs’ decision to recall him five days later was a surprise, the destination was absolutely bewildering - Coventry.

The probability was the North London giants were concerned over Minhyeok’s development while embroiled in a relegation battle. In addition, perhaps they were worried over just nine Championship starts with the Blues.

Irrespective of the motive, however, he was moved onto the Championship’s leaders and proceeded to total just 29 minutes of league football.

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The statistics are brutal. Having been handed one minute off the bench against Oxford United on February 7, he never made another Sky Blues squad, an absence which spanned the final 15 games of the season.

The same January transfer window had seen former Pompey target Jahnoah Markelo and Crystal Palace loanee Romain Esse also recruited to bolster Frank Lampard’s attacking options.

Joining Brandon Thomas-Asante, Jack Rudoni and, of course, Yang, suddenly the right-wing spot was hugely congested, with the Spurs man proving to be the fall guy.

His sole Coventry start was an FA Cup defeat at Stoke, while he featured three times in the league, all off the bench - and not a minute of match action after February 7.

World Cup absence

Previously involved with South Korea during his Pompey spell, ominously Minhyeok Yang was called up to their Under-23s’ training camp in March rather than senior duty.

Last month, ahead of the Asian country’s 11th consecutive World Cup finals appearance, he was left out of the Korea Republic’s 26-man squad.

Instead, Minhyeok lined up for South Korea’s Under-23s’ friendly in Thailand on Saturday, where they twice battled back from behind to claim a hard-fought 3-2 success.

Having also faced United Arab Emirates’ Under-23s this month, it’s a summer schedule viewed as crucial preparation for the 2026 Asian Games, which take place from September.

In the meantime, five UK-based players will be involved in the Korean Republic’s World Cup finals campaign in America, Mexico and Canada, including Hwang Heechan (Wolves), Yang Hyunjun (Celtic), Eom Jisung (Swansea), Bae Junho (Stoke) and Paik Seungho (Birmingham), plus Son Heung-min, now with Los Angeles FC.

However, there’s no room for Minhyeok Yang - the player recalled from Fratton Park by Spurs in January.

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The summer transfer window is just over three weeks away from getting underway and it’s expected to be busy on the south coast.

The Blues are looking to strengthen across the park as they bid to progress in the Championship next terms.

Elfsborg defender Ibrahim Buhari is the latest name to be tipped with a move to Fratton Park this summer, with reports in Sweden linking the centre-back with Pompey, Cardiff City and Lincoln City.

Meanwhile, The News understands Luke Graham, Svante Ingelsson and Aribim Pepple are on the radar of the football operations at PO4.

Elsewhere, gossip and speculation is rife across the Championship as anticipation begins to grow with the summer window firmly in sight.

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Preston to pay for Spurs star

It was a disappointing second half of the campaign at Preston North End, who - despite beginning 2026 in the play-offs - finished 14th.

And the Lilywhites are already beginning preparations for next term by breaking their transfer record for Alfie Devine.

The 21-year-old netted eight goals and collected eight assists in 48 appearances for Paul Heckingbottom’s men, which included a strike in their 1-0 triumph over Pompey at Deepdale in February.

Following his outstanding campaign on loan from Spurs in Lancashire, the attacker is attracting strong interest from new Championship rivals Wolves and Scottish champions Celtic.

However, our sister paper, the Lancashire Evening Post, have reported Preston are looking to fend off any potential rival capture to secure the forward on a permanent basis.

The report claims the Lilywhites are close to triggering the option to buy clause inserted in his loan deal, which is believed to be worth more than £5m.

That would see the Deepdale outfit pay more than double their current club record transfer fee which was paid for Pompey’s Callum Lang during the January window.

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QPR’s quest for Sam Tickle

QPR are reportedly plotting a seven-figure move for Wigan Athletic’s Sam Tickle.

That’s according to transfer guru Alan Nixon, who has claimed the goalkeeper is on the radar at Loftus Road as they eye a cut-price deal.

It has been suggested the Latics value the shot-stopper between £1.5m and £2m as he enters the final two years of his Brick Community Stadium terms.

Tickle was an ever-present for Gary Caldwell’s side last term, starting all 46 League One matches helping Wigan to a 16th-placed finish.

The 24-year-old has risen through the ranks with the Latics, where he’s amassed 158 outings in all competitions and has also had previous interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.

QPR finished 15th in the Championship last season having picked up 58 points and, of course, claimed a 6-1 triumph over Pompey at Loftus Road in March.

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The close-season has been far from quiet at Fratton Park as the futures of a number of key personnel remains up in the air.

John Mousinho has been the subject of interest from Bristol City in recent weeks as they eye a permanent successor to Gerhard Struber, while The News revealed a second Championship club also had eyes on the head coach.

The Blues boss’ future will no doubt continue to rumble on with his stock firmly on the rise after guiding Pompey to second-tier survival once again.

Preparations for the upcoming transfer window have also been at centre stage, with a host of names already being tipped with a move to PO4.

The News confirmed Dundee defender Luke Graham was still on the Blues’ summer shopping list as well as Plymouth Argyle striker Aribim Pepple, who is beimng tracked by a number of Championship clubs.

As planning begins to ramp up with the market less than a month away, gossip and speculation continues to do the rounds across the second tier.

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Preston North End to pay for Alfie Devine

Preston North End are expected to fork out a seven-figure fee to land loanee Alfie Devine on a permanent basis this summer.

The attacker thrived at Deepdale this term, netting eight goals and registering seven assists in 45 league appearances for the Lilywhites, which included a strike in February’s 1-0 win over Pompey.

Indeed, transfer guru Alan Nixon has claimed Paul Heckingbottom’s men remain hopeful of landing the Tottenham Hotspur youth product on a permanent basis.

The report suggests Preston are still open to paying a club-record £4.5m fee to secure Devine’s services in the transfer window, having already agreed a deal with Spurs prior to his loan switch last summer.

The Deepdale outfit are, though, attempting to negotiate a new structure with the Premier League side over a payment plan in the coming years, with a takeover still uncertain in Lancashire.

The Lilywhites, of course, signed Callum Lang on deadline day during the winter window and broke their club-record fee to land the former Pompey forward.

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Wolves set for £39m exit

Rob Edwards is readying himself for a return to the Championship with Wolves following their relegation last month.

The West Midlands outfit prop up the Premier League table at present, having picked up just 18 points from their 36 matches so far.

With their relegation already confirmed, a number of players are expected to depart this summer - including midfielder Joao Gomes, who is attracting interest from Europe.

European transfer expert Matteo Moretto has revealed talks are underway with Atletico Madrid over a £39m move for the 25-year-old, who has totalled 34 league outings this term.

It is believed only minor details need to be ironed out in the coming weeks ahead of his proposed move at the start of the transfer window, which gets underway on June 15.

Pompey are set to make their first trip to Molineux in more than 16 years after they secured their Championship survival with an 18th-placed finish.

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It’s expected to be a busy summer in the transfer window at Fratton Park as John Mousinho bids to bolster his ranks.

The Blues have this week been linked with Plymouth Argyle striker Aribim Pepple and Rangers defender Leon King as the rumours continue to circulate ahead of the upcoming market, which opens its doors on June 15.

There’s plenty to be decided during that time, with the head coach’s future under the spotlight along with the likes of Terry Devlin and Adrian Segecic.

Pompey have already confirmed one departure since last Saturday’s season finale, with Andre Dozzell completing his free-transfer switch to DC United after rejecting a new Fratton Park deal.

Elsewhere, planning and preparation for the forthcoming season is well underway across the Championship with plenty of business to be done.

Here are the latest headlines involving the Blues’ second-tier rivals.

Championship duo plot £9m move

Bristol City and Watford are both plotting moves for Athletico Paranaense striker Kevin Viveros, according to fresh reports.

The 26-year-old has flourished at the start of 2026 season, which has seen him net eight goals and collect one assist in 14 league appearances in Brazil’s top flight.

Indeed, a fresh claim from SportsBoom has revealed the Championship duo have the frontman on their radar ahead of the upcoming window.

The report suggests both Bristol City and Watford are both interested in Viveros along with clubs in the MLS and in Mexico.

It has been reported that Paranaense would consider a departure for the Columbian youth international, who is currently valued at £9m.

The forward does have two-years remaining on his current terms at the Arena da Baixada, where he’s scored 19 goals since his 2025 arrival.

Bristol City are, of course, in the midst of conducting their search for Gerhard Struber’s permanent successor following Roy Hodgson’s departure.

Mousinho is believed to be a leading contender for the vacancy in a fresh report on Friday morning, alongside Lincoln City boss Michael Skubala.

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Trio chase Spurs star

A host of Championship sides have Tottenham Hotspur talent Will Lankshear in their sights ahead of the summer.

The striker impressed during a season-long loan stint at relegated Oxford United, where he scored 12 goals in 47 outings - including a strike in April’s 2-2 draw against Pompey at Fratton Park.

SportBoom have claimed Middlesbrough are looking to reignite interest in the 21-year-old, having previously been touted with a switch for the young talent in January 2025.

The report suggests Millwall and recently-promoted Ipswich Town are also believed to be tracking Lankshear ahead of a potential loan swoop next term.

The England youth international has three-years remaining on his current terms at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where he’s scored one goal in six first-team outings.

Lankshear is expected to attract plenty of Championship interest this summer after a successful loan stay with Oxford United.

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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.

The Spurs winger made 16 appearances and scored three goals for the Blues until his January recall

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Minhyeok Yang has been ‘a victim of unfortunate circumstance’ at Coventry.

That’s the verdict of the Coventry Telegraph’s Andy Turner, with the Spurs loanee expected to again be absent for the visit of former club Pompey tonight (7.45pm).

The Sky Blues require a win to clinch the Championship title, having already been promoted to the Premier League last Friday at Blackburn after a 25-year absence.

Meanwhile, a win would secure Pompey’s survival, although they could still stay up with a draw or defeat, depending on how relegation rivals Oxford United fare against Wrexham.

Coventry are tonight set to exclude Minhyeok once more, having been left out of their last 12 squads and totalled just 29 minutes since joining from Spurs.

And that would deprive the South Korean international of the opportunity to face a Blues side he represented 16 times and scored on three occasions, before surprisingly being recalled by Spurs in January.

‘The needed a bit of spark from the wings - then all of a sudden they didn’t’

The Telegraph’s Coventry reporter Turner told The News: ‘I would say Yang has been a victim of Coventry’s squad. At the time, they needed a bit of spark on the flanks and back up - then all of sudden they didn’t.

‘When he came in, they were lacking strength in depth on the left and the right wings, that was blatantly obvious for everybody to see and had been all season.

‘The Sky Blues had Tatsuhiro Sakamoto on the right and Ephron Mason-Clark on the left, two outstanding players, so they needed to address that - and went out and got three wingers.

‘Yang and Romain Esse came on loan to cater for the right and left wings. Then they spent money on Jahnoah Markelo, more of one for the future, although he has crept into the squad after a period of getting used to the physicality of the training.

‘Unfortunately for Yang, his arrival conceded with everybody getting fit and, all of a sudden, Frank Lampard is having to leave players out of the match-day squad who are fit, which has been a source of frustration for the manager.

‘He thinks it should be like the Champions League and everyone should be on the bench for matches, believing it’s unfair that lads train all week and are not involved with only nine subs.

‘However, Yang has been a victim of that, everybody has got back. For instance, Brandon Thomas-Asante was playing on the left flank for a period of time really successfully when Mason-Clark was out for a few games, now everybody has returned at the wrong time for him.

‘By all accounts, he’s been working hard behind the scenes and just not included. It's been a really unfortunate loan for him. He’s a victim of unfortunate circumstance.’

Minhyeok hasn’t featured since February 7, when he was an 89th-minute substitute in a goalless draw with 10-man Oxford United.

An FA Cup outing against Stoke represents his sole start, with his remaining three appearances coming off the bench in the Championship.

And having moved to Coventry for more first-team action - the Spurs talent has accrued considerably fewer minutes than during his time at Fratton Park.

Turner added: ‘He started against Stoke in the FA Cup, he’s exciting going forward but just looks a bit lightweight and gets knocked off the ball too easily,

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‘Yang’s been a bit hot and cold, he caught the eye a couple of times, but it’s difficult to judge a player with such a short period of time on the pitch.

‘His one trademark move was cutting inside onto his right foot and having a shot, he did that a couple of times.

‘Perhaps had he imposed himself more, he would have got more minutes, I don’t know. Lampard always says the team picks itself on the training pitch, so maybe that’s the answer.

‘There certainly looks like there’s a player there, I just think it’s one of those moves which has come at the wrong time for him.’