Portsmouth finished 18th in the table during their second season back in the Championship.

John Mousinho will be hoping to lead his team to a better position in the coming year, with a top-half finish possible.

Hampshire have already made a few signings to bolster their team for the next season.

Rocco Shein has joined permanently from Fredrikstad FK, while Odin Bailey has arrived as a free agent after leaving Stockport County.

More additions could be made between now and the 1 September deadline, with plenty of time to complete transactions.

Portsmouth will also be focused on the start of the new season, which begins on August 15 with a home game against QPR.

Portsmouth play Charlton in the competition for Abu Kamara.

Hull Live has reported that Portsmouth are still looking to sign Abu Kamara.

Pompey reportedly wanted to bring the 22-year-old back to Fratton Park after he spent the 2023/24 season on loan with the club.

However, the Championship club now faces competition from Charlton Athletic in the race to sign Kamara.

Portsmouth have been unable to reach an agreement with Hull for the winger, leaving the door open for the Addicks to potentially step in.

Kamara spent last season on loan with Spanish club Getafe, where he made 12 La Liga appearances, including one start, but did not score or assist.

The forward’s contract with Hull expires in June 2028, but a permanent departure is expected this summer since he has dropped down the pecking order under Sergej Jakirovic.

How Portsmouth fans react to Abu Kamara transfer update

Portsmouth fans are sceptical that a deal for Kamara will be completed, despite Charlton’s interest.

Portsmouth fans will be disappointed to have lost out to Charlton for Abu Kamara.

Kamara was an important part of Mousinho’s team when Portsmouth won promotion in 2024, so it’s no surprise that supporters want to see him return.

While it’s natural to be concerned about his ability to step up to the Championship, working with the Pompey manager again might be a beneficial move for the 22-year-old.

Kamara is also still young enough to continue developing his game, and Charlton will recognise that potential as well.

Given that he is no longer needed at Hull, especially now that they are in the Premier League, Portsmouth should make an effort to re-sign him.