Portsmouth is interested in Michael Craig, according to Football Insider. Due to his potential and 2023–24 season performance, Pompey and other clubs have taken notice of the 21-year-old Reading midfielder. Even while Craig isn’t a lock to start right away at Fratton Park, his potential and experience make him an important target going forward.
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The midfield player’s contract at the Select Car Leasing Stadium has been extended by Reading until 2025, thus a transfer price will be necessary to get him to leave Berkshire this summer. Football Insider reports that as Portsmouth gets ready for life in the Championship, he has been linked to the League One winners.
Since moving to the Royals in 2022, Craig, 20, has drawn their attention. The Royals may have to fight to hold onto him in the next window. He last competed for his nation at the Under-21 level and is a youth international for Scotland. Following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, Reading is among the teams that have released their retained list, and they have verified that Craig’s tenure has been extended.
Reading prolongs Portsmouth target’s stay
Portsmouth would view Craig as someone who can provide them alternatives in the center of the park greater competition and depth. He will only get better in the future because he has so much potential. The prospect progressed through the Premier League team’s academy ranks while playing for Watford before joining Tottenham Hotspur. The Barnet native was granted permanent departure from Spurs two years ago, without ever making a senior appearance. Craig has benefited from his time at Reading and has had a great deal of game time there. To date, he has participated in 41 games for them across all competitions. Ruben Selles made a wise decision by extending his stay by a year because it means they won’t be losing him for free and will be able to pay him if he were to go.
