Portsmouth want to sign Golden Boot contender, club ready to do deal with Pompey
Portsmouth will need to make significant strides in the transfer market to build on a phenomenal Championship season.
Having ensured their second-tier status at the first attempt, John Mousinho must now sprinkle his side with quality.
The forward areas are likely to be strengthened despite Colby Bishop and Callum Lang sharing 21 goals between them.
Recent reports suggest that the Fratton Park club want to add a man who is the joint-highest goalscorer in his league.
Portsmouth eye striker with Premier League interest
Goals have not been a problem for Portsmouth this season, but Mousinho would be right to bolster his attack.
As well as the aforementioned Bishop and Lang, Pompey also possess Josh Murphy, who boasts 21 goal involvements.
However, the Fratton Park club cannot afford to sit back and admire their wonderful achievements, and instead must invest.
Finding a regular scorer in England comes at a price, which is why Mousinho’s best bet would be to buy from abroad.
Indeed, Portsmouth are reportedly monitoring Mjallby forward Abdoulie Manneh, according to The News.
The 20-year-old has six goals in 12 appearances for the Swedish outfit and has been in eye-catching form in the league.
| Abdoulie Manneh’s Allsvenskan 2025 statistics | Total |
| Appearances | 12 |
| Goals | 6 |
| Goal conversion | 14% |
| Assists | 2 |
| Touches | 52.8 |
| Accurate passes | 32.8 (88%) |
It is understood that Mjallby are open to doing business with Pompey, but no approach or bid has yet been made.
Furthermore, interest from Burnley and Wolves is likely to make such a deal even more tricky to execute.
Mousinho can elevate Pompey up the Championship
There is every reason to be positive at Fratton Park after a season of immense progress.
However, there has been some worry that their beloved manager, Mousinho, could depart this summer.
Understandably, the 39-year-old has been in demand, with several Championship sides searching for a new manager.
Despite the links, Mousinho is still here and has reaffirmed his commitment to building on Portsmouth’s success.
Indeed, with the former Burton Albion player at the helm, it feels he can make Pompey a real threat in the second tier.
The Fratton Park club have all the ingredients to build on their success, with a collective group of players and phenomenal support.
Mousinho and Pompey fit like a glove, and together, they can continue to make lasting memories.