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Transfer latest: Significant development as Portsmouth close in on move for Hull's Abu Kamara Pompey’s move for Hul City winger Abu Kamara is heading towards a successful conclusion Pompey’s pursuit of Abu Kamara has taken a significant step in the right direction. Signalling that his return to Fratton Park is heading towards a successful conclusion, the forward has been left out of the Hull squad for their penultimate game of pre-season against Eintracht Frankfurt today. According to the Hull Daily Mail, the 23-year-old was not part of the Tigers travelling party that flew to out Germany from Humberside Airport on Friday. Instead, Kamara has remained in the UK, where the same report claims he will undergo a medical and complete his much-anticipated return to PO4 over the weekend. It’s understood the League One title-winner with the Blues in 2023-24 will put pen to paper on a long-term contract after Pompey agreed a fee in the region of £2.5m for the player. The deal will bring to an end the Blues’ long-term pursuit of Kamara, who registered 10 goals and 11 assists for the club while on loan from Norwich three seasons ago. Head coach John Mousinho admitted efforts have been made in transfer windows since to bring the winger back to Fratton Park. Kamara will also solve the Blues’ right wing issues, with attacking midfielder Adrian Segecic expected to play on the right wing this afternoon as the Blues kick off their 2026-27 campaign with a trip to West Ham in the first round of the Carabao Cup. Keshi Anderson is set to sit out the first three months of the season with a quad injury. Meanwhile, both Harvey Balir and Franco Umeh have struggled for fitness and form since their respective moves to the south coast. On the opposite flank, Josh Murphy is also weeks away from full training because of injury. Pompey faced competition from Charlton for Kamara’s signature. However, it’s understood they could not meet Hull’s valuation of the forward, who played in the Tigers’ first three pre-season friendly games of the summer. For your next Pompey read: Portsmouth transfers: Verdict delivered on Abu Kamara, Harvey Blair and Franco Umeh as 'weak' admission made