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Pompey’s chances of getting Abu Kamara back to Fratton Park have dwindled significantly.
Norwich City were eliminated from the play-offs yesterday night, losing 4-0 to Leeds United at Elland Road.
And the outcome certainly makes a Blues return for the superb winger next season a remote possibility.
David Wagner is poised to be sacked of his responsibilities as Norwich manager today, after his side was thrashed by three goals in the first half following the first leg 0-0 stalemate at Carrow Road.
There is always uncertainty that comes with progress, but Norwich’s continued presence in the Championship is vital, as they will now face John Mousinho’s team next season.
It implies that Kamara will most likely remain with his parent club, with the Championship the level at which they want the Londoner to perform next season.
That is the next step for the 20-year-old’s career, as he made an immediate impression in League One during his first spell away from Norwich.
Norwich’s promotion to the Premier League would have required Kamara to take out another loan, but the new manager is likely to consider him as a valuable addition to his team.
Pompey have developed a solid connection with Norwich, who have praised how well Kamara has been looked after at Fratton Park.
Andrew Hughes, a former Canaries player, served as their loan manager before joining Wagner’s coaching team.
That knowledge of how Pompey helped Kamara will be useful when the clubs collaborate in the future, but it currently appears unlikely that it will be enough to secure a return for the speed ace, who scored 10 goals and assisted 11 times this season.
This summer, the Blues appear to be focusing heavily on large spaces. Paddy Lane and Callum Lang are the key possibilities in that department, with Anthony Scully and Gavin Whyte’s future uncertain following dismal seasons at PO4.
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