‘Callum Lang set for lucrative contract’ after Portsmouth transfer development
Callum Lang could potentially be set for a massive financial boost as Preston North End want the Portsmouth attacker this transfer window.
The 26-year-old was a key player for Pompey last season, and it isn’t surprising to see interest emerge in him.
PNE want Lang at Deepdale soon, but the Hampshire outfit don’t seem to be worried about the speculation for now.
Preston’s talks with Fratton Park officials for the versatile English attacker haven’t been easy, but a lucrative deal may be on the cards for him.
Portsmouth to offer Lang new contract as Preston not encouraged
PNE haven’t received any encouragement from Portsmouth during talks for Lang’s transfer, according to Alan Nixon.
The journalist revealed on X (21 July) that the Lilywhites will not pay over the top to sign the 26-year-old this summer from Fratton Park.
With the Lancashire outfit seemingly walking away from a potential deal, Pompey may think about securing the English attacker’s future in PO4.
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Championship | 32 | 10 | 2 |
It wouldn’t be surprising to see Portsmouth offer Lang a lucrative deal to extend his stay beyond next year.
The 26-year-old’s current terms expire in 2026, and it would be sensible for the Hampshire outfit to tie him down before other teams start sniffing around.
If the Englishman doesn’t extend his stay at Pompey, the chiefs at Fratton Park could potentially have to have a tough conversation regarding the attacker’s future.
John Mousinho will hope Lang stays at Portsmouth
John Mousinho relied heavily on Lang in the previous campaign, with the 26-year-old the Hampshire outfit’s second-highest goalscorer behind Colby Bishop.
Josh Murphy was another influential player at Portsmouth last season, and the English manager wouldn’t want to lose any of them.
Pompey barely avoided relegation last season, and fans will hope they can finish further up the table in the upcoming campaign.
The Hampshire outfit should invest in their team this summer to help Mousinho make further progress, and Lang’s involvement will undoubtedly be imperative.
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