Portsmouth 'explored' a move for Robinho Jr, the son of former Real Madrid and Brazil forward, who has a €60m release clause. The transfer discussions reportedly took place during negotiations for Gustavo Caballero earlier this summer.
What happened?
Portsmouth's search for new signings has stretched far and wide, with the club raiding markets in Spain, Norway, New Zealand, and Ireland. They have already signed Marko Milovanovic, Rocco Shein, Luke Brooke-Smith, and Eoin Kenny.
Why it matters for Portsmouth
The club's summer recruitment drive is crucial, given their 18th place finish in the Championship last season, with 55 points from 46 games, and a recent form of DWLWW. Portsmouth are 40 points behind leaders Coventry, and their last result was a 1-1 draw against Birmingham on May 2, 2026.
What comes next?
Portsmouth's next fixture is against Wolves on September 9, 2026, and they will be looking to strengthen their squad before then. The club's transfer dealings have been complicated, with an unsuccessful attempt to bring in Jesper Ceesay from Turkey due to a work permit issue. The reported discussions for Robinho Jr ended without progress, but the teenager may still be on the move this summer, with clubs in Spain and Italy interested. Santos are keen to sell, and the forward's contract runs until June 2027. As Portsmouth discovered this summer, recruiting from abroad can be complicated, and the club will need to navigate these challenges to strengthen their squad. With 49 goals scored and 64 conceded, Portsmouth will be looking to improve their goal difference and move up the table. Their recent form has been unbeaten in the last 4 games, with 2 wins and 2 draws, and they will be looking to build on this momentum. The club's fans will be eager to see new signings and a strong start to the season, as they look to improve on their 18th place finish last season.
