The former Derby County and Rangers player is on the Blues’ shopping list as they look to add a central defender to their lineup.
The likelihood of Pompey obtaining George Edmundson is diminishing.
The Blues are hoping to add the Ipswich defender in January to improve their roster for the second half of their promotion campaign.
It is thought that Edmundson is precisely the kind of guy who could strengthen John Mousinho’s defense going forward But it appears more probable than not that the 26-year-old’s comeback at Portman Road will put an end to any potential trade Edmundson’s chances in Kieran McKenna’s squad were scarce for the whole of the year, therefore Pompey were under the impression that he would be available this month However, the former Ranger and Derby County player has started the last three games for the Tractor Boys after missing out on league action since October. In addition, Edmundson has performed admirably during that period, winning praise from his management for the caliber of his work as they compete for a Premier League spot.
Given that first plays second in the Championship, the Manchester talent seemed destined to play today at Leicester.
Pompey is aware that Ipswich is unlikely to allow Edmundson to depart when he is playing or considered to be in McKenna’s starting lineup Though it’s possible that fresh faces for Ipswich in that division might alter the landscape before 11 p.m. on February 1.
However, it seems like Edmundson has risen in the Tractor Boys’ defensive hierarchy, since Axel Tuanzebe, another central defender, is also being linked to a move out. Among the Championship teams reportedly interested in the former Manchester United player—who has also seen little playing time in Suffolk—are Cardiff City.
Cameron Burgess, Ipswich’s first-choice defender, is overseas at the Asian Cup with Australia on an international assignment.The Qatari competition is open till February 10th.
Pompey is likewise attempting to fortify itself in front areas by pursuing power and speed throughout. After Alex Robertson’s season-ending injury, the Blues are also searching for a successor and have added Matt Macey to their roster to challenge Will Norris.
John Mousinho is reportedly considering Brentford’s Myles Peart-Harris as well as Championship teams Huddersfield, Sheffield Wednesday, and QPR.