RECAP: Transfer deadline day - Portsmouth conclude January business with signing of Sunderland and ex-Millwall striker
The events that unfolded certainly lived up to expectations, as Pompey confirmed their fifth and final winter transfer.
Re-live all the goings on by scrolling through our live updates.
Pompey deadline day - LIVE
Key Events
- Deadline closes at 11pm tonight
- Danny Cowley is keen to add a midfielder and a forward to his squad
- Lewis Wing and Jamie Lindsay linked
- Pompey in hunt for experienced striker
WINDOW CLOSED
The transfer window has now closed and our coverage comes to an end with no more arrivals to be announced at Pompey. Thank you for tuning in, and for your support during this month. Only five months until the window reopens...
Pompey RECAP
IN: Hayden Carter, Tyler Walker, Ollie Webber, Denver Hume, Aiden O’Brien
OUT: Ellis Harrison, John Marquis, Gassan Ahadme, Miguel Azeez, Alex Bass, Lee Brown, Paul Downing, Haji Mnoga
20 minutes to go
After Pompey’s defeat to Charlton, attention has turned back to the transfer window. But it looks set to be quiet on the south coast for now.
AFC Wimbledon snatch striker from Shrewsbury
AFC Wimbledon have signed Sam Cosgrove from Birmingham on loan, after the striker’s time at Shrewsbury was cut short.
Man City to MK Dons
MK Dons have announced the signing of midfielder Matt Smith from Manchester City. on a permanent deal.
The news Pompey fans didn’t want to hear...
Ben Thompson has completed his free transfer to League One counterparts Gillingham, after his Millwall release. There had been loud calls from the Fratton faithful to bring him back to Pompey, but the club never moved for his services. The closest the Blues came was when opinions on him were gauged, however, no approaches were made.
Sunderland supremo lifts lid on O’Brien transfer
Sunderland’s Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman said: “Aiden’s contract was due to expire this summer and although he has had impactful moments throughout the season, he has consistently voiced his desire to play regular football.
“We feel this move gives him the best opportunity to secure more playing time whilst also supporting his career in the long-term and we wish him well for the future.
(As per Sunderland Echo)