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His Pompey career spanned just 12 league starts in a campaign which ended in frustrating play-off disappointment.

But former Blues loanee Ross McCrorie is now on the way to the Championship, in a reported £2m deal.

Bristol City boss Nigel Pearson has confirmed the Robins are close to confirming two agreements this summer.

And it’s being widely reported one of the moves they are set to get over the line, is the capture of McCrorie, who is currently operating in the SPL for Aberdeen.

Bristol Live led the reporting the total £2m price for the deal encompassed add-ons for 25-year-old, who has been operating as the Dons’ vice-captain this term.

There was plenty of excitement when Pompey fought off strong interest from Sunderand to land McCrorie, ahead of the 2019-20 season on loan from Rangers.

Former Portsmouth midfielder on way to Championship in £2m deal as Norwich City and West Brom linked man joins Bristol City