Preston North End weigh up transfer return for Portsmouth man after summer links
The former Wigan Athletic man was linked with PNE in the summer transfer window
Preston North End could return to the table for Portsmouth forward Callum Lang this month, it’s understood.
The Lilywhites were linked with the attacker in the summer transfer window, with reports of a £2million bid being rejected by the Fratton Park faithful. Lang stayed put at Pompey and has so far endured an injury-hit campaign, with two hamstring issues.
Lang had surgery on the first of those back in August. On Boxing Day, the 27-year-old suffered another setback and is expected to be out until early February. He has scored two goals in eight appearances this season, after 10 in 32 league games last term.
"Its a tough one for Langy," said Mousinho earlier this month. "The way he plays and the way he goes about his business, he's always going to be susceptible to muscle injuries and I don't think there's any way we're going to be able to curb that.
“We felt that he was very strong going into these games and he proved that by completing significant minutes in the build-up, but its one of those things that hasn't held up."
Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom has made clear his intention to bolster North End’s attack this month - the Lilywhites are yet to add to their squad. Pompey have a one-year option in the Liverpudlian’s contract, which expires this summer.
Speaking in mid-September, Portsmouth sporting director Richard Hughes said: “People draw a connection between the geographical side of Callum’s background being from the north-west.
“I think there probably was some interest from Preston, but it never manifested itself into an official bid and, until there is a decision to be made, there is no decision to be had. We never got asked the question, so we were never in a position to look to sell the player or to move him on.”
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