Portsmouth are bracing themselves for a January transfer battle with Danish side Brøndby over the signature of Senegalese striker Ousmane Sow, whose form in Poland has caught the eye across Europe. The 25 year old is rated at around £2.6 million after scoring nine goals this season for Górnik Zabrze, numbers that underline his growing influence and explain the rising interest.
Sow joined Górnik Zabrze a year ago and did not immediately make his mark, spending his early months adapting to a new league and style of play. Once he gained the trust of head coach Michal Gasparik, however, his confidence and output surged, with the forward showcasing his strength, movement and finishing ability in a side that now leans heavily on his goals.
At Fratton Park, head coach John Mousinho is understood to be keen on adding greater firepower to his squad, viewing Sow as a forward with both upside and immediate impact. With Brøndby also monitoring the situation closely, Portsmouth may need to move decisively if they are to win the race for a striker whose stock continues to rise.