Kenny Jackett reveals Portsmouth's transfer plans ahead of deadline day

The Blues have until 5pm tomorrow evening to complete any remaining deals, having recruited five fresh faces so far.

Fratton favourite Ben Thompson is Pompey's top priority, while Wolves forward Niall Ennis is another on the wish list.

Jackett admitted that while no new arrival is imminent, the Blues have multiple targets identified.

And the boss insisted Pompey will be ready to make a swoop should anyone become available.

Jackett told the club's Youtube channel: ‘There is nobody right now but there may be. We are going to try, if we can, to perhaps bring one player in.

‘Again, it won't be for the sake of it. We have targets – plural – more than one target.

‘If we can secure one of those then it will be great. If we can't then I'm still confident of the players over the coming months being able to do the job.

‘In terms of numbers, there may be one. In terms of players going out, it's quiet at the moment but unless we get any late calls then I am comfortable to go with the group because I think it's a good group.

‘We do want either a young, up-and-coming player or someone that improves our starting XI who comes straight into the team.

‘They are the two areas we are looking.

‘We have one or two positions in mind more than others but we have identified certain people.

‘Should they become available or one become available then we are in a position to move for them.’

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