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Portsmouth have completed the signing of out-of-contract winger Josh Murphy after he turned down a new deal at Oxford United.

Murphy, 29, has signed a three-year contract at Fratton Park, with a club option of a further 12 months.

He scored both goals to clinch promotion for Oxford when they beat Bolton 2-0 in the League One play-off final at Wembley in May.

But he is set to play in the Championship for Pompey, who went up as champions.

Murphy played in the Championship and Premier League for both Norwich City and Cardiff City, who he joined from the Canaries in 2018.

He signed for Oxford in 2022, making 62 appearances for the U's and scoring 10 goals.

"Josh brings a wealth of Premier League and Championship experience," Portsmouth boss John Mousinho told the club website., external

"He was one of the outstanding players in League One during the second half of last season, which culminated in that Wembley brace to take Oxford up.

"Josh can get the fans excited with the way he plays, so we’re absolutely delighted to get the deal done."

Pompey need Murphy to deliver - analysis
BBC Radio Solent's Portsmouth commentator Andy Moon

Murphy has had a few suitors this summer. Portsmouth were never going to have the finances to blow the rest out of the water but were hoping head coach John Mousinho’s relationship with Murphy from his time at Oxford would help them sign him.

Murphy was a key man in Oxford’s promotion run-in but has blown hot and cold in his career.

Norwich loanee Abu Kamara was a revelation for Pompey last season on the wing. They’ll need Murphy to play up to his undoubted ability to ensure Kamara isn’t missed this season.

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Portsmouth captain Marlon Pack has signed a new two, external-year deal, external at Fratton Park.

The 33-year-old made 39 appearances last season as he led Portsmouth to promotion back to the second tier of English football for the first time in 12 years.

He was named their player of the year and made the League One team of the season.

"It was so important for us to get this deal done," said Blues boss John Mousinho.

"He lifted the League One trophy as captain and produced some strong performances in what was such a successful season for us.

“Marlon is a vital part of what we're trying to achieve moving forward in the Championship and so we're delighted that he's staying at the club."

Pack graduated from Pompey's academy before spells at Cheltenham, Bristol City and Cardiff.

To date, he has made 78 appearances in Portsmouth blue, netting eight goals

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Portsmouth have signed goalkeeper Jordan Archer on a two-year deal.

The 31-year-old left QPR at the end of last season after making just one appearance for the club.

Archer, capped once by Scotland, started his career at Tottenham Hotspur and has included spells at Millwall, Oxford United, Fulham and Middlesbrough.

“Jordan brings a wealth of experience and knows what it takes to compete at this level of the game," said Portsmouth boss John Mousinho.

“I had the pleasure of playing alongside him a few years ago when he came to Oxford for a brief spell.

“So I know that he’s a brilliant character and a great professional to have around the dressing room, as well as being an excellent goalkeeper."

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Portsmouth defender Conor Shaughnessy has signed a new three-year contract.

The newly-promoted Championship club also has an option to extend the 27-year-old Irishman's deal by a further 12 months.

Shaughnessy started 45 of Pompey's 46 League One games last season after a summer move from Burton Albion.

He scored four goals, including the winner against Barnsley in April that sealed promotion.

"He was named in the League One Team of the Year and also chipped in with some really important goals – including, of course, that one against Barnsley," Pompey boss John Mousinho told the club website., external

"So we were keen to give him a new deal and are delighted to keep Conor at the club for even longer."

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Defender Zak Swanson has signed a new one-year deal with Portsmouth that includes the option of an additional 12 months.

Swanson featured 19 times across all competitions for the Blues last season as they won promotion to the Championship.

“We’re absolutely delighted to agree a contract for Zak to stay at the club," said boss John Mousinho.

“He’s a talented young player and showed plenty of promise last season to help us win the League One title.

“Now the challenge for Zak – as with the rest of the players – is to make the step up to the Championship and we believe he has the qualities to do that.”

Swanson signed at Fratton Park from Arsenal in 2022.

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Portsmouth have signed Australian defender Jacob Farrell from A-League side Central Coast Mariners for an undisclosed fee.

The 21-year-old, who has played for Australia at youth level, has signed a four-year contract with the newly-promoted Championship side.

Farrell helped Central Coast Mariners win last season's AFC Cup - Asia's equaivalent of the Europa League.

Since making his debut in 2018, he has made 90 appearances for the club, scoring seven goals.

“Jacob is a fantastic young prospect who joins us on the back of a great season with Central Coast Mariners," Pompey boss John Mousinho told the club website.

“Despite his age, he’s played a lot of games already in his career and we’ve obviously got a decent relationship with players who have come over from Australia.

“He’s an athletic left-back who’s also extremely solid defensively and he brings so much potential, so we’re delighted to have him on board.”

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Portsmouth striker Colby Bishop will undergo surgery after a routine pre-season heart scan revealed a "potential risk" to the player.

Bishop, 27, made 48 appearances and scored 21 goals last season as Portsmouth were promoted to the Championship as League One champions.

A Pompey statement said that after discussions with cardiologists, their medical team and the player, it was decided the best course of action would be for Bishop to have surgery straight away.

The club have not indicated a timescale for Bishop's return to action, adding they would provide an update "once his rehabilitation programme has been determined".

"It's been a really uncertain time for myself, my wife and new baby - definitely not the start to the season I expected receiving this news, " Bishop told the club site., external

"Despite the difficult circumstance, I am extremely grateful to have been referred to a world-leading expert in a ground-breaking procedure to get me back to full fitness.

"I would like to thank everyone at Portsmouth for their ongoing support. I look forward to playing in front of you all at Fratton Park on my return."

Bishop joined Portsmouth from Accrington Stanley in 2022 and has scored 45 goals in 100 games for Pompey, finishing as their leading scorer in each of his two seasons at the club.

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Portsmouth have signed striker Elias Sorensen from Danish second-tier side Esbjerg for an undisclosed fee.

The former Denmark Under-21 international has joined Pompey on a three-year deal, with a club option for a further 12 months.

Sorensen, 24, joined Newcastle United in 2017, making six appearance for their Under-21 side, and had loan spells at Blackpool and Carlisle before returning home to join Esbjerg three years ago.

“Elias is an incredibly talented young centre-forward with plenty of potential," Pompey boss John Mousinho told the club website, external.

“He’s already been over in England and so has had a taste of the game over here. He then went back to Denmark and enjoyed a huge amount of success – particularly last season."

Sørensen helped Esbjerg to the third-tier title last season and finished as the division’s leading scorer, with 24 goals from 30 appearances.

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Portsmouth have added Andre Dozzell to their squad following the midfielder's departure from QPR at the end of last season.

The 25-year-old has signed a one-year deal at Fratton Park with the option of an extra 12 months.

“Andre brings plenty of Championship experience," said Pompey boss John Mousinho.

“He’s chosen to come here over other options and is someone who has a real ambition to succeed at this club.

“Andre is a very technical midfielder and has the athleticism to get around the pitch and compete, so we’re delighted to welcome him to Pompey.”

Dozzell made 10 appearances on loan at Birmingham City last season, scoring once.

Portsmouth will get their Championship season under way on Saturday when they face Leeds United at Elland Road.

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Portsmouth have re-signed former Bournemouth and Newcastle winger Matt Ritchie, who has agreed a two-year contract at Fratton Park.

The 34-year-old left Pompey in 2011 and is a product of the club's academy.

After leaving for Swindon Town in 2011 he moved back to the south coast, where he played for Bournemouth before switching to Newcastle in 2016.

“Everyone will know what Matt is all about because he’s had a fantastic Premier League career." said Blues head coach John Mousinho., external

“I’m sure all the fans have tracked his incredible progress since he was last at the club and been pleased by what he’s achieved.

“It’s a transfer that’s been talked about for a long time and it’s amazing that we’ve been able to get it done."

Ritchie made 17 appearances for Newcastle last season and left the club at the end of the campaign.

Gosport-born Ritchie signed his first professional Pompey contract in 2008, making his senior debut for the club in a Premier League draw at Wigan two years later.

Portsmouth will begin their Championship season on Saturday when they travel to face Leeds United at Elland Road.