Portsmouth plotting move for out-of-contract Southampton winger Josh Sims

The News understands head coach Danny Cowley has made enquiries about the wide man – although it would mean him having to cross a divide that only a handful have bravely taken in the past.

Sims is out of contract at the Blues’ fierce rivals later this month and has been released.

His availability has alerted Pompey – although they're, unsurprisingly, not the only club who are keen, with the 24-year-old enjoying a productive loan spell at Doncaster Rovers last season.