Blackburn Rovers are set to miss out on Liverpool left-back Luke Chambers as Portsmouth move ahead in the transfer chase. The 22-year-old has been a target for Rovers, but fresh reporting suggests that Pompey are now in pole position to sign him.
Despite a strong start to the 2026-27 season, Rovers are still looking to strengthen their squad. Chambers has been training with the Liverpool first-team squad but has not yet been given a shirt number by the Merseyside giants for the 2026-27 season.
What happened?
Journalist Alan Nixon has revealed that Portsmouth have moved ahead of Blackburn Rovers in the chase for Luke Chambers. He confirms that Liverpool have been told that a decision will shortly be made over where the 22-year-old will be heading to next, but also reports that Portsmouth are "pushing ahead in the chase" for his signature.
Why it matters for Blackburn Rovers
The loss of Chambers would be a blow to Rovers, who have been looking to strengthen their left-back position. The 22-year-old has been training with the Liverpool first-team squad but has not yet been given a shirt number by the Merseyside giants for the 2026-27 season.
What comes next?
It remains to be seen whether Rovers will be able to sign Chambers, or whether Portsmouth will succeed in their bid to bring him to Fratton Park. One thing is certain, however: the 22-year-old is a highly sought-after player, and his future will be closely watched by fans of both Rovers and Pompey.
