Pompey rivals plot ambitious move for £7m striker as Arsenal close to Cardiff raid

The latest transfer headlines involving Pompey's Championship rivals.

Pompey's recruitment drive is accelerating with the new Championship campaign firmly on the horizon.

John Mousinho's men have so far added five new faces to the ranks this summer, with Marko Milovanovic and Daniel Bielica completing their switches late last week.

The Blues' summer spending is set to continue this week as teenage talent Luke Brooke-Smith is poised to become the latest addition at Fratton Park.

The highly-rated 18-year-old, who had interest from the United States, Spain and Italy this summer, is 'close' to agreeing a switch to PO4 from A-League outfit Wellington Phoenix.

Outgoings are also expected in the coming days and weeks as the head coach primes his squad for Pompey's third successive Championship campaign.

Meanwhile, transfer activity across the Championship remains rife as the rumour mill continues to turn.

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

Nuno Espirito Santo is still looking to bolster his frontline ahead of the new Championship campaign.

West Ham have reportedly drawn up a list of attacking targets as they prepare for life outside of the Premier League following their final-day relegation in May.

Indeed, Coventry City striker Haji Wright is believed to be on the Hammers' radar this summer, with his game time under the microscope following the Sky Blues' promotion.

Football Insider have revealed the Championship new-boys are interested in the 28-year-old, who is entering the final 12 months of his CBS Arena contract.

The frontman's stock is high after an excellent campaign, which saw him net 17 goals as Frank Lampard's men raced to the title.

Wright was also included in Mauricio Pochettino's United States squad for this summer's World Cup, but only amassed two minutes of action in the tournament.

Following Coventry's promotion to the Premier League, West Ham are said to have taken a liking to the former Schalke talent, who made the £7.7m move from Antalyaspor in 2023.

During his three-year stay with the Sky Blues, the striker has netted 49 goals and collected 11 assists in 129 outings in all competitions.

Espirito Santo is looking to bolster his frontline ahead of the Hammers' Carabao Cup showdown against Pompey on August 8, kick-starting the new campaign.

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Arsenal are set to raid Championship new-boys Cardiff City, according to reports.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed the Premier League champions are 'close' to completing the signing of teenage talent Axel Donczew.

It is believed a move for the 16-year-old is being finalised and is now set to bid farewell to the Welsh capital to link-up with the Gunners' academy set-up.

The attacking midfielder has registered two appearances for the Bluebirds and became the club's youngest ever senior player, featuring in an EFL Trophy match at just 15 years and 234 days.

Donczew has impressed at youth level for Cardiff and is already a 11-cap youth international for Wales.

The attacker is now poised to make the switch to north London, having already completed a medical at the Emirates Stadium.

The Bluebirds, of course, returned to the Championship after one season away in League One and will visit Fratton Park on September 5.

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