Portsmouth FC Portsmouth move for Premier League defender 'not likely' as 'medical booked' for Leeds United loan signing By Kyle Newbould Central Football Reporter Published 24th Aug 2024, 11:00 BST Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Your round-up of the latest stories surrounding Pompey and their Championship rivals. Portsmouth ’s difficult start to the season continues on Saturday afternoon as they make the long journey north to promotion-chasing Middlesbrough .

John Mousinho ’s side have already gone toe-to-toe with Leeds United and Luton Town , taking a point from each, with the baptism of fire continuing at the Riverside Stadium after a 12-year spell without Championship football . And the travelling side will be without Sammy Silvera, who is ineligible against his parent club. Mousinho does have a couple of fresh faces to choose from, with goalkeeper Nicolas Schmid and midfielder Abdoulaye Kamara both registered in time to feature at Boro.

Twenty-year-old Harvey Blair isn’t thought to be available though, having joined from Liverpool after the Friday 12pm deadline. Anticipation is mounting ahead of another big Championship weekend and The News has rounded up some of the latest stories from across the division. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Edmundson blow Sign up to our Portsmouth FC newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The News, you can get unl.