'That's the way they'll see it' - Prediction made on former Newcastle United striker's Portsmouth future - just months after 300k move to Fratton Park

That’s the verdict of The News’ Jordan Cross, who believes the Denmark striker could be made available for loan as he continues to adapt to life in the Championship.

The 25-year-old burst onto the Blues scene in style on the opening day of the season when he bagged a debut goal in the 3-3 thriller at Leeds United.

But the former Esbjerg frontman has struggled to maintain that impact. A costly missed penalty against Oxford means he’s failed to score in any of the eight games he’s played since that dream debut at Elland Road. What’s more, the Dane hasn’t been involved in a match-day squad since Sheffield Wednesday’s visit to Fratton Park on October 25 - a game he remained on the bench for.

Colby Bishop’s shock goalscoring return against Preston North End on Saturday will make it even harder for Sorensen to get back into the Pompey side.

And with the Blues also having Callum Lang, Kusini Yengi, Mark O’Mahony and Christian Saydee capable of leading the line, it’s no wonder Cross believes a temporary move away in January could be on the cards.

Speaking about Pompey’s forward options in the latest episode of Pompey Talk - which is available to watch on Freeview channel 262 - the Pompey expert said:‘ Colby Bishop’s back and firing, Yengi’s there, O’Mahony, too - that (forward department) looks okay.

‘Saydee is in the mix as well. I’d perhaps send Sorensen out on loan.

‘There’s one too many there for Pompey anyway, in terms of strikers - I think that’s the way they’ll see it.

‘The Sorensen signing was a reaction to Colby (requiring heart surgery in the summer).

‘Obviously, the caveat to that is if Yengi’s not delivering, and Colby doesn’t come back as well as he could.’

Sorensen signed a three-year-deal upon his arrival from Esbjerg at the beginning of August. He signed just days after the Blues revealed Bishop required heart surgery following the results of a routine scan. Prior to his Fratton Park switch, former Newcastle United youngster Sorensen scored 23 goals in 17 games during his last season with Esbjerg.