Portsmouth rivals Sheffield Wednesday close in on left-back transfer as Coventry agree '£4.2m' move for international midfielder

Pompey fans are counting down the days to the transfer window officially opening on Friday.

So far there’s been plenty of speculation - but no sign of any deals actually being completed by the Fratton Park outfit.

As we wait to see what the Blues have up their sleeve, here’s the latest top transfer headlines from the Championship, where Pompey will be operating next season.

Sheffield Wednesday to poach defender from arch rivals

Sheffield Wednesday are closing in on the signing of defender Max Lowe from their arch rivals Sheffield United.

According to our sister paper, The Star, talks are at an advanced stage for the attack-minded left-back who has a Hillsborough medical lined up for the end of this week.

Lowe is available on a free transfer after spending nearly four years at Bramall Lane. However, the former Derby Academy product made just 63 appearances for the Blades, with the 2021-22 season spent at Nottingham Forest. The 27-year-old featured 10 times for the Blades in the Premier League last term as an ankle injury hindered his fitness.

Wednesday finished last season in 20th place and three points above the Championship relegation zone. They’re keen to strengthen their squad under boss Danny Röhl ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.

Pompey are also expected to add to their left-back ranks during the transfer window. Wing-backs Matt Ritchie and Mickel Miller have been linked with moves to Fratton Park.

Coventry to sign Red Star midfielder

Coventry City are supposedly set to sign New Zealand international midfielder Marko Stamenic from Red Star Belgrade.

According to reports, the Sky Blues have agreed a £4.2m fee for the 22-year-old former FC Copenhagen ace who has been with the Serbian SuperLiga side for one season.

Mark Robins has already added Peterborough winger Ephron Mason-Clark to his ranks ahead of the new season, with a deal struck for the powerful winger back in January.

Now last season’s beaten FA Cup semi-finalists look set to add to their quality with the purchase of Stamenic.