{"id":1164543,"date":"2026-08-23T08:40:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T08:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1164543\/"},"modified":"2026-08-23T08:40:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T08:40:19","slug":"sheffield-united-portsmouth-eye-rhys-norrington-davies-loan-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1164543\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheffield United: Portsmouth eye Rhys Norrington-Davies loan deal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sheffield United<\/a> left-back Rhys Norrington-Davies is attracting interest from Championship rivals Portsmouth<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sheffield United\u2019s latest ownership crisis<\/a> has changed recruitment plans for the summer transfer window. SUFC have players they are willing to offload, despite being limited in who they can sign.<\/p>\n

And, one man lined up for an exit is left-back Rhys Norrington-Davies<\/a>. A new report from The Star<\/a> reveals that fellow Championship side Portsmouth<\/a> are targeting a deal for the Welshman, who spent last year on loan<\/a> with Julien Stephan\u2019s QPR<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As it stands, any deal to take Norrington-Davies to Pompey would be a loan. That would take him to the end of his contract, which runs out at the end of the 2026\/27 season.<\/p>\n

Why Rhys Norrington-Davies could do with an exit despite Sheffield United<\/a>\u2019s transfer situation<\/p>\n

Norrington-Davies has been back around the Sheffield United<\/a> squad in the early stages of the season. After starting in the Carabao Cup against Mansfield Town<\/a>, he made a brief appearance in the 0-0 draw with Swansea City<\/a> on Saturday.<\/p>\n

However, the 27-year-old is currently the third choice left-back in Chris Wilder<\/a>\u2018s squad. Both Harrison Burrows and Sam McCallum are ahead of Norrington-Davies in the pecking order.<\/p>\n

That was the case last year, hence why he switched to QPR<\/a> on loan. It was perhaps expected he would leave permanently this summer, allowing SUFC to get a fee for his services before his deal runs out, but as someone who joined for a nominal fee coming up on 10 years ago, there isn\u2019t so much pressure to cash in and get return value.<\/p>\n

Norrington-Davies needs to head elsewhere for game time and Portsmouth<\/a> can offer it. There may be other options though, so he will be keen to assess all potential avenues.<\/p>\n

Rhys Norrington-Davies\u2019 Championship stats<\/p>\n

The Verdict: Portsmouth<\/a> could be an ideal move for Norrington-Davies as a Sheffield United<\/a> exit beckons<\/p>\n

It remains to be seen whether Norrington-Davies has other exit options to consider. But, on paper, a move to Portsmouth<\/a> could be ideal for the Sheffield United<\/a> man.<\/p>\n

Pompey have two left-backs on the books in Connor Ogilvie and Jacob Farrell, but both are currently injured. In fact, the latter has had a torrid time at Fratton Park, sitting on the sidelines for lengthy spells despite his obvious promise.<\/p>\n

Norrington-Davies would be a smart recruit. He\u2019s a plug-and-play option, as his experience at the level means he can come straight into the side and be expected to do a job in the Championship.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, there is scope for Pompey to sign him permanently as his SUFC deal runs down. It is a chance for the Welshman to put himself in the shop window with free agency likely next year.<\/p>\n

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