Portsmouth transfer round-up: Golden Boot contender linked amid Atkinson twist
Portsmouth are looking to significantly strengthen their squad this summer after securing Championship survival.
The transfer window is now open, with John Mousinho aiming to build on a successful 2024/25 campaign.
Numerous players have already departed Portsmouth, with another rebuild expected at Fratton Park.
Now, Portsmouth News has provided a round-up of all the latest transfer gossip.
Portsmouth eye Abdoulie Manneh amid Premier League interest
One area Portsmouth are looking to improve upon this summer is their attack.
While Colby Bishop and Callum Lang have proved to be top strikers for the South Coast club this season, there is a concern surrounding Mousinho’s back-up options if one gets injured.
As a result, Portsmouth have been linked with Abdoulie Manneh. The 20-year-old currently plays for Swedish outfit Mjällby AIF and has massively impressed.
| Abdoulie Manneh’s stats this season | |
| Appearances | 17 |
| Goals | 8 |
| Assists | 2 |
So far, he has eight goals in 17 matches making him a golden boot contender, and is being watched by Portsmouth as well as multiple Premier League sides.
You can read more about Portsmouth’s interest in Manneh here.
Rob Atkinson saga takes new twist amid possible Bristol City manager change
One of Portsmouth’s biggest losses so far this summer is Rob Atkinson.
The defender joined Pompey on loan for the second half of the 2024/25 campaign and was sensational.
Mousinho has admitted that he wants Atkinson to return to Portsmouth this summer, and the South Coast club may have received a boost in their pursuit.
Bristol City’s manager Liam Manning had blocked Atkinson’s departure after his recent success.
However, it now appears that the 39-year-old is leaving the Robins, which could give Portsmouth the opening they need.
You can read more about Portsmouth’s pursuit of Atkinson here.
Portsmouth to make at least six signings this summer
While transfer rumours have been dry in the immediate aftermath of the season, Portsmouth are still planning on completing plenty of business this summer.
Pompey have already lost six loan players who have returned to their parent clubs, on top of the stars who have been released.
As a result, Mousinho has admitted that these players need “replacing” as a busy transfer window was hinted at by the manager.
He said: “There’s plenty to do, we still need to develop and build on the squad that we’ve got,” Mousinho said.
“Straight away, we’ve lost six loan players and they’re going to need replacing. Yes, we’ve got a few players coming back from injury, but you never know what we’re going to pick up going forward.
“There’s loads to do, I think, and we’re going to be nice and busy.”
You can read more about Mousinho’s thoughts on the upcoming transfer window here.