Coventry close in on Pompey's Conor Chaplin

By The Newsroom
Published 11th Jul 2018, 16:28 BST
Updated 17th Jul 2018, 18:46 BST
Conor Chaplin is close to moving to CoventryConor Chaplin is close to moving to Coventry
Conor Chaplin is close to moving to Coventry
Coventry are closing in on Conor Chaplin.

The Sky Blues remain the 21-year-old's preferred destination, despite interest from Barnsley and Bristol Rovers.

And The News understands boss Mark Robins is now on the verge of capturing the Pompey striker.

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The size of the transfer fee has been the chief sticking point, with the clubs locked in negotiations since Saturday.

Conor Chaplin is close to moving to CoventryConor Chaplin is close to moving to Coventry
Conor Chaplin is close to moving to Coventry

Yet Coventry have maintained confidence in successfully landing Chaplin, despite several early bids swiftly dismissed after testing the water.

It is now understood valuations are close to finding common ground, allowing the popular forward to move to the Ricoh Arena.

Once the precise fee is finalised, Pompey will put the money towards a replacement, with Cheltenham's Mo Eisa among those on their wanted list.

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