Portsmouth, England — Portsmouth FC are reportedly making progress in their pursuit of a key midfield target from Sheffield Wednesday, with transfer activity expected to increase as the January window nears its final weeks, according to reports from The news.
Pompey are said to be closing in on a deal for Swedish midfielder Svante Ingelsson, who has been a regular for Sheffield Wednesday this season. The 27-year-old’s contract is due to expire in the summer, and Portsmouth are understood to be attempting to secure his signature for a fee around £1 million. However, Wednesday currently hold an option to extend his contract by a year, which could give the Yorkshire club leverage in negotiations despite their ongoing financial challenges.
The prospective move is part of a broad flurry of transfer activity expected at Fratton Park, as manager John Mousinho looks to reinforce his squad amid a busy fixture schedule and the club’s battle against relegation in the EFL Championship. With multiple deals still in progress, Pompey fans have been urged to stay tuned for further announcements before the transfer window closes later this month.
Sheffield Wednesday, meanwhile, are working under financial constraints after entering administration last year, which has forced the club to consider selling key players to balance the books.
No official confirmation has yet been made by either club regarding the transfer, and discussions are expected to continue into the final weeks of the window.
