Derby County eyeing Wrexham raid ahead of Portsmouth contest as Championship rivals brace for £10m Premier League bid
The latest transfer headlines involving Pompey’s Championship rivals.
Transfer activity is expected to ramp up in the final knockings of the transfer window.
John Mousinho is set to put the finishing touches on his squad, with the head coach anticipating three arrivals for Tuesday’s 11pm deadline.
Departures are also expected as Mousinho looks to trim his squad, with 29 players currently above the age of 21 in his ranks.
Following Josh Knight’s exit on Friday, the futures of Josef Bursik, Hayden Matthews, Harvey Blair, Luke Le Roux and Jacob Farrell are all under the spotlight.
Elsewhere, gossip and speculation continues to be rife around the Championship as clubs finalise their summer business.
Here are the latest headlines involving the Blues’ second-tier rivals.
Derby County look at Wrexham man ahead of Pompey
It’s been a busy summer in the market at Pride Park as John Eustace assembles his new-look Derby County squad.
Seven players have already arrived through the doors so far, including Bobby Clarke, Ryan Hedges, Alex Mowatt, Filip Bilbija, Charlie Taylor, Sam Szmodics and Henrik Meister.
That number could increase before Tuesday’s trip to Fratton Park, with the Rams reportedly looking to raid one of their Championship rivals for a new midfielder.
Football League World have revealed Derby have their sights on Wrexham’s George Dobson as Eustace attempts to bolster his engine room.
It is believed the Rams are eyeing a loan move for the out-of-favour 26-year-old, who is expected to depart the Racecourse Ground before Tuesday’s deadline.
The report claims Watford are also interested in a late deal for the ex-Charlton Athletic man, who has featured once in all competitions for the Red Dragons this season.
After arriving from The Valley in 2024, Dobson has amassed 95 appearances for Phil Parkinson’s side, which included 40 Championship outings last term.
Dobson is currently down the Wrexham boss’ engine room pecking order, with Derby eyeing a late loan swoop ahead of their trip to Fratton Park on Tuesday.
Millwall bracing for Premier League bid
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Millwall are bracing themselves for another bid for in–demand forward Femi Azeez, according to reports.
Sky Sports have claimed the Lions are holding firm on their valuation of the 24-year-old, who is of interest to Premier League outfit Brighton.
It has been revealed by the same outlet that the Seagulls had a £10m bid rejected by Alex Neil’s side for the winger, with that offer falling short of their price tag.
Fabian Hurzeler’s men are expected to come back in for Azeez, who netted 11 goals and notched up eight assists in 32 Championship appearances last season.
The former Reading man has missed Millwall’s previous two matches due to a minor hamstring issue, with his absence unrelated to ongoing speculation over his future.
The Lions will be hoping to keep hold of Azeez beyond the window’s closure and face Pompey on October 24, with Neil’s side making the short trip to PO4.