To date, Portsmouth has enjoyed an incredible season, but center-back Regan Poole suffered a serious injury that has shaken John Mousinho and company.
Poole was brought in from Lincoln City by Portsmouth during the summer recruitment drive. He was a standout signing for Pompey since he had been a star with the Imps, and many believed he would be heading for the championship.
He has also rapidly established himself as a mainstay at Fratton Park, propelling them to the summit of the table. But it’s official now—the former Manchester United player won’t be playing this season due to an ACL injury.
As a result, Mousinho has said center-back is an area Portsmouth will look to bolster this winter. With that in mind, here are three options the League One leaders must consider:
George Edmundson, Ipswich Town
Edmundson was previously a vital player for Ipswich Town, but in the early stages of the campaign, he’s found barely any game time. With Axel Tuanzebe fit and in contention, it seems his chances of returning to the side are even more limited too.
Be it on loan or permanently, Edmundson would be a fantastic signing for Portsmouth. He’d bring physicality, aerial presence, and promotion pedigree to Mousinho’s defense in Poole’s absence.
Caleb Taylor, West Brom
Taylor would likely have to be a loan addition. He’s tipped for a big future, but the chance to prove his abilities on the Baggies’ first team hasn’t quite arisen yet.
He caught the eye on loan with Cheltenham Town last season and is certainly ready to play for a top League One team like Portsmouth. The 20-year-old could be an ideal temporary signing while Poole is on the road to recovery.
Brad Hills-Accrington Stanley (on loan from Norwich City)
Accrington Stanley might have 19-year-old Hills on a deal until the end of the season, but after some seriously impressive displays in League Two, Norwich City might be keen on sending him up a league.
Portsmouth have already shown they can be trusted with giving promising loan players suitable minutes, something Norwich should know firsthand with Abu Kamara currently at Fratton Park.
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