Portsmouth's recruitment plans revealed if they miss out on Millwall midfielder Ben Thompson

The Blues have been actively pursuing the Millwall man to return to Fratton Park in recent weeks.

Thompson's currently down the midfield pecking order at The Den, making just one Championship start so far this season.

Kenny Jackett confessed he's been keeping an eye on the man who dazzled while on loan at PO4 during the first half of the 2018-19 campaign.

However, the Pompey boss admitted his side’s chances of landing Thompson are slim.

The Blues are still keen to bolster their engine room before the transfer window closes next Friday, though, and want someone more forward-thinking in the engine room.

Although Jackett insisted he's currently happy with his options, he revealed he's 'always looking' to improve where possible.

He said: ‘We'll see (if a new midfielder arrives). At the moment, we have Tom Naylor, Ben Close, Bryn Morris and Andy Cannon.

‘All have had decent pre-seasons and we do feel there is a decent compliment of players there.

‘We are always looking to try to improve.

‘But, similarly, I do feel of those lads going the job in midfield as well.

‘There is some good players in there that are committed and know there jobs.’

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