davieG Posted 23 May 2022 Share Posted 23 May 2022 https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/portsmouth-eye-swoop-for-in-demand-leicester-city-midfielder-and-ex-cheltenham-loanee-3705353 Portsmouth eye swoop for in-demand Leicester City midfielder and ex-Cheltenham loanee Leicester City’s Callum Wright is on Pompey’s radar. By Neil Allen Monday, 23rd May 2022, 2:30 pm The News understands Danny Cowley has identified the attacking midfielder as a potential free-transfer signing this summer. However, the Blues are competing in a congested market place for the 22-year-old, who enjoyed an outstanding season at Cheltenham. Wright was an inspirational figure for the Robins in Pompey’s dismal 1-0 defeat at Whaddon Road in April. During a season-long loan from Leicester, he registered nine goals and seven assists in 37 appearances as Cheltenham finished 15th in League On. It represented his second loan spell with the club, having initially arrived in the second half of the 2020-21 campaign. Wright has flourished during his time with the Robins and inevitably attracted a long line of admirers, with Pompey well among them. Tantalisingly, he is out of contract in the summer – and it remains to be seen whether a fresh Leicester offer is forthcoming. The Premier League club recruited him from Blackburn’s Academy in February 2018, yet Wright has never featured in their first-team set-up. Instead he has turned out 11 times and netted twice in the EFL Trophy for the Foxes, on occasions alongside Fratton Park hit George Hirst. With his deal expiring last summer, he was handed a fresh 12-month contract ahead of a season-long switch to Cheltenham. However, that is now scheduled to end and clubs are hovering to see whether Wright is deemed to have a King Power Stadium future. The 22-year-old can operate in attacking positions across the midfield and has also been known to turn out as a number 10. The former Everton youth player also helped Cheltenham claim the League Two title in 2020-21. Certainly Wright fits the profile of player Cowley is keen to recruit at Fratton Park in terms of age, experience and potential. The Blues success of Leicester team-mate Hirst may also be an advantage, with the striker blossoming under Cowley to net 15 goals in 46 appearances. Yet Pompey will inevitably face stiff competition for his signature, not only among League One clubs but also some from the Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Shire Fox Posted 23 May 2022 Share Posted 23 May 2022 Needs a Championship loan, Luton sort ideally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore_94 Posted 23 May 2022 Share Posted 23 May 2022 Think we used his option to extend already (for this season) So unless he signs a new deal we aren’t getting anything for him (outside of any possible tribunal fee) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarriedaLeicesterGirl Posted 23 May 2022 Share Posted 23 May 2022 According to his interview with The Athletic, his contract is up in a few weeks. He wants to stay, but needs to sign a new deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Sionnach Posted 23 May 2022 Share Posted 23 May 2022 For the sake of their careers , he and Hirst need to get out now. Portsmouth want Hirst and they would take Wright too. Trouble is £5 million or so is a lot of money in Div. 1. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DezFox Posted 27 May 2022 Share Posted 27 May 2022 Seen a few things saying people want him on loan? Has he now signed a new contract or is it just poor journalism? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore_94 Posted 27 May 2022 Share Posted 27 May 2022 5 minutes ago, DezFox said: Seen a few things saying people want him on loan? Has he now signed a new contract or is it just poor journalism? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StanSP Posted 27 May 2022 Popular Post Share Posted 27 May 2022 (edited) Worked well for KDH. Good luck to him! Edited 27 May 2022 by StanSP 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will1981 Posted 27 May 2022 Share Posted 27 May 2022 Great move for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 27 May 2022 Share Posted 27 May 2022 Hope we've tied him down to a contract that's longer than just a year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesta2014 Posted 27 May 2022 Share Posted 27 May 2022 Is that source reliable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarriedaLeicesterGirl Posted 28 May 2022 Share Posted 28 May 2022 10 hours ago, StanSP said: Worked well for KDH. Good luck to him! If this is true, it also points to us building a very good relationship with Luton Town. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmono84 Posted 28 May 2022 Share Posted 28 May 2022 It’ll be good to see if he has a good season there then would he play a part in our squad next season? Go for it lad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Devonfox1884 Posted 28 May 2022 Popular Post Share Posted 28 May 2022 33 minutes ago, MarriedaLeicesterGirl said: If this is true, it also points to us building a very good relationship with Luton Town. Wonder if we could help out Cheltenham with a replacement for Wright, too. They’ve been great for him, and it would be useful to build relationships with clubs at various tiers of the pyramid. Madivadua maybe? 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 28 May 2022 Share Posted 28 May 2022 1 hour ago, Devonfox1884 said: Wonder if we could help out Cheltenham with a replacement for Wright, too. They’ve been great for him, and it would be useful to build relationships with clubs at various tiers of the pyramid. Madivadua maybe? There's so many to choose from, it's just whether any of the following are already going to peak the interest of a Championship team, I'm sure they'd do well there if given the chance: Braybrooke Wanya Marca Nelson Brunt Wormleighton Maswanhise Popov ALVES 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebfromgrebland Posted 28 May 2022 Share Posted 28 May 2022 With the 5 sub rule I'd love to see Alves, brunt braybooke to stay with us and get first team minutes where appropriate and if it's not working loan them out in January. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjcW Posted 28 May 2022 Share Posted 28 May 2022 2 hours ago, Devonfox1884 said: Wonder if we could help out Cheltenham with a replacement for Wright, too. They’ve been great for him, and it would be useful to build relationships with clubs at various tiers of the pyramid. Madivadua maybe? To be fair we always seem to play Cheltenham in friendlies so I think that relationship is already there. Agree though, great club to send people to and nice for the young lads too as it’s a nice town with easy links to Bristol or Birmingham for the lifestyle side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacreblueits442 Posted 28 May 2022 Share Posted 28 May 2022 53 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: There's so many to choose from, it's just whether any of the following are already going to peak the interest of a Championship team, I'm sure they'd do well there if given the chance: Braybrooke Wanya Marca Nelson Brunt Wormleighton Maswanhise Popov ALVES ...is the reason why you left Alves name as the last one on the list, you subconsciously do not want to see him go out on loan!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volpeazzurro Posted 28 May 2022 Share Posted 28 May 2022 2 hours ago, MarriedaLeicesterGirl said: If this is true, it also points to us building a very good relationship with Luton Town. It does and their manager Nathan Jones appears to be a very good prospect for the future too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 28 May 2022 Share Posted 28 May 2022 1 hour ago, sacreblueits442 said: ...is the reason why you left Alves name as the last one on the list, you subconsciously do not want to see him go out on loan!!! Correct, he will hopefully break through in to our 1st team next season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clever Fox Posted 28 May 2022 Share Posted 28 May 2022 Another one possibly for the future, The trouble for the Club is we have a few now and knowing when to hold and when to release. This is an area where we need to be clever. If we release then all potential is lost. But if we sign them with an option for a further year. Then we can sell on even for modest amounts with a future percentage clause built in. As we know players can develop at different ages and some later in their careers. This way we ensure noone slips through the net without some return to the Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozartfox Posted 28 May 2022 Share Posted 28 May 2022 6 hours ago, Devonfox1884 said: Wonder if we could help out Cheltenham with a replacement for Wright, too. They’ve been great for him, and it would be useful to build relationships with clubs at various tiers of the pyramid. Madivadua maybe? Agree about building relationships. We should loan out Jannik and Bertrand to the Sheep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitwickfox Posted 28 May 2022 Share Posted 28 May 2022 11 hours ago, MarriedaLeicesterGirl said: If this is true, it also points to us building a very good relationship with Luton Town. well we did get an England international from them for next to nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarriedaLeicesterGirl Posted 28 May 2022 Share Posted 28 May 2022 6 hours ago, Ric Flair said: Correct, he will hopefully break through in to our 1st team next season. I just think Alves is too young to go on loan. Better he be around the first team a bit and then send him out if he doesn't break through. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 28 May 2022 Share Posted 28 May 2022 15 minutes ago, MarriedaLeicesterGirl said: I just think Alves is too young to go on loan. Better he be around the first team a bit and then send him out if he doesn't break through. Yes, I want him on our bench next season. 5 subs will be great for him to get minutes. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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