Portsmouth News

Posh strike ace Eisa not on Cowley’s shopping list

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POMPEY are not one of the clubs who have lodged a bid for Mo Eisa.

The News understand­s the Peterborou­gh man is not on Danny Cowley’s radar during the summer transfer window despite his search for an additional striker.

Posh owner Darragh MacAnthony revealed on Twitter earlier this week that two top-eight League

One sides have made offers for Eisa – but both have been rebuffed.

The Blues indeed finished eighth in the 2020-21 campaign and are looking to bolster their forward options.

However, it is understood that Eisa – who has been transfer-listed by Peterborou­gh – is not on Pompey’s shopping list.

The ex-Bristol City marksman isn’t the sort of frontman that Cowley covets to compete with John Marquis and Ellis Harrison ahead of a renewed promotion push.

The head coach recently told The News he wants more of a selfless target man who can provide a focal point when leading the line.

Eisa was a target for Pompey under previous manager Kenny Jackett in the summer of 2018 after he netted 25 goals for Cheltenham.

He instead opted to join Championsh­ip outfit Bristol City but made just six appearance­s and left the following year for Peterborou­gh.

In total, Eisa has netted 21 times in 71 outings at London Road and helped Darren Ferguson’s side clinch automatic promotion from League One last term.

Pompey’s search for an additional striker goes on after missing out on Jayden Stockley earlier this summer.

Norwich youngster Gassan Ahadme is currently on trial and scored a hat-trick in last Saturday’s 5-2 friendly win

away to the Hawks.

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