Portsmouth eyeing loan move for Millwall defender ahead of deadline day

Millwall’s Mahlon Romeo has today emerged as a defensive option for Pompey.
By Jordan Cross
Published 28th Aug 2021, 13:37 BST
Updated 28th Aug 2021, 13:39 BST
Mahlon Romeo in action for Millwall. Pic Steve EllisMahlon Romeo in action for Millwall. Pic Steve Ellis
Mahlon Romeo in action for Millwall. Pic Steve Ellis

Danny Cowley is keen to explore a loan opportunity for the Championship right-back before the close of the transfer window on Tuesday night.

Romeo has been earmarked as a potential replacement for Callum Johnson at the back, following his loan departure for Fleetwood Town yesterday.

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Interestingly, Cowley is in the market for a right-sided centre-back who can play centre-back.

That is proving tougher than anticipated, however, with Romeo primarily a right-back, although he did fill in centrally in a back three for Millwall last season.

The Londoner has picked up a stack of Championship experience after signing for the Lions from Gillingham in 2015, making 221 outings in all competitions.

Pompey are closing in on a deal for Miguel Azeez with Cowley is also in the market for a striker.

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