Cardiff City should capitalise on potential Portsmouth FC exit fear to sign promotion-winning ace
Lane, 23, remains a popular figure at Fratton Park after playing a major role in Pompey’s title-winning League One campaign last season, notching 12 goals and becoming one of the division’s best wide men.
However, a dismal debut Championship season – hampered by inconsistency and finally curtailed early by a knee injury in January – has thrown question over his long-term future on the south coast.
As John Mousinho gets ready to restructure his team in order to aim higher and appeal to a younger audience, Lane might be one of the players let go, according to a Portsmouth fan commentator for Football League World.
Even though the Pompey boss has openly supported Lane’s recovery from his injury, some supporters have wondered if he will be given another chance or traded to make room for new players.
Cardiff City should be close to the front of the line if Lane does become available.
Following Aaron Ramsey’s brief tenure as interim manager following Omer Riza’s late-season dismissal, the Bluebirds are currently without a permanent manager. Although their recruitment strategy is expected to take shape in the upcoming weeks, one thing is already certain: they will require reinforcements everywhere.
| Paddy Lane’s last two seasons at Portsmouth (via FotMob) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | 23/24 | |
| League | Championship | League One |
| Appearances | 24 | 25 |
| Goals | 1 | 12 |
| Assists | 1 | 8 |
A move for Lane, whom they had previously inquired about during his Fleetwood days, would bring proven League One quality and a player with unrealized potential at this level.
Cardiff’s wing is in flux as Anwar El Ghazi and Josh Miete are both out of contract and players like Chris Willock, Ollie Tanner, and Rubin Colwill may attract interest or seek moves after relegation.
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