Transfer Gossip: Portsmouth, Cardiff, Huddersfield, Blackburn and Birmingham linked with Walsall defender | Blues approach Torino midfielder

Pompey have been linked with a move for Torino midfielder Michel Ndary Adopo.
By Will Rooney
Published 25th Jan 2021, 11:55 BST
Updated 25th Jan 2021, 13:43 BST
MORECAMBE, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Zak Jules of Walsall looks on during the Sky Bet League Two match between Morecambe and Walsall at Globe Arena on January 19, 2021 in Morecambe, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)MORECAMBE, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Zak Jules of Walsall looks on during the Sky Bet League Two match between Morecambe and Walsall at Globe Arena on January 19, 2021 in Morecambe, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)
MORECAMBE, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Zak Jules of Walsall looks on during the Sky Bet League Two match between Morecambe and Walsall at Globe Arena on January 19, 2021 in Morecambe, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)

According to Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, the Blues are keen on a loan deal for the 20-year-old Frenchman, with a view to buy in the summer.

Adopo has made two appearances for the Serie A side but has not featured in the first team this season.

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Il Toro are keen to trim their squad and Adopo, who is a former France under-18 international, could be one who heads out during the January transfer window.

Pompey are reportedly keen and have made contact with the Turin-based side over a potential switch.

Kenny Jackett has already signed two central midfielders so far this month.

Harvey White arrived on loan from Tottenham, while George Byers was recruited from Swansea on Saturday for the remainder of the campaign.

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Meanwhile, Football Insider claims defender Zak Jules is also on Pompey’s radar.

SESTO SAN GIOVANNI, ITALY - FEBRUARY 20: Ndary Michel Adopo of Torino FC competes for the ball with Tibo Persyn of FC Internazionale during the Supercoppa Primavera match between FC Internazionale U19 and Torino FC U19 at Stadio Breda on February 20, 2019 in Sesto San Giovanni, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images for Lega Serie A)SESTO SAN GIOVANNI, ITALY - FEBRUARY 20: Ndary Michel Adopo of Torino FC competes for the ball with Tibo Persyn of FC Internazionale during the Supercoppa Primavera match between FC Internazionale U19 and Torino FC U19 at Stadio Breda on February 20, 2019 in Sesto San Giovanni, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images for Lega Serie A)
SESTO SAN GIOVANNI, ITALY - FEBRUARY 20: Ndary Michel Adopo of Torino FC competes for the ball with Tibo Persyn of FC Internazionale during the Supercoppa Primavera match between FC Internazionale U19 and Torino FC U19 at Stadio Breda on February 20, 2019 in Sesto San Giovanni, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images for Lega Serie A)

The 23-year-old left-sided centre-back has made 19 appearances for League Two outfit Walsall this season.

The likes of Blackburn, Cardiff, Huddersfield, Birmingham and Peterborough are also supposedly interested.

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