Portsmouth tying up deal for ex-Millwall midfielder Shaun Williams

Pompey are set to seal the capture of former Millwall man Shaun Williams.
By Neil Allen
Published 24th Jun 2021, 17:21 BST
Updated 24th Jun 2021, 17:22 BST
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The Irish midfielder is poised to become Danny Cowley’s third signing as the Blues crank up their player hunt.

Williams made 295 appearances and scored 22 times during seven-and-a-half years with Millwall after arriving in January 2014.

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Now aged 34, he featured 29 times for the Lions last season, including 12 starts in the Championship.

Pompey are poised to seal a deal for ex-Millwall midfielder Shaun Williams (left). Picture: Julian Finney/Getty ImagesPompey are poised to seal a deal for ex-Millwall midfielder Shaun Williams (left). Picture: Julian Finney/Getty Images
Pompey are poised to seal a deal for ex-Millwall midfielder Shaun Williams (left). Picture: Julian Finney/Getty Images

A former Republic of Ireland international, his signing would see him join Liam Vincent and Clark Robertson as close-season arrivals at Fratton Park.

Cowley’s men return for pre-season training on Monday ahead of the League One curtain-raiser at Fleetwood on August 7.

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