The heat is well and truly on as narrow Championship leaders Leeds United face Portsmouth in a high noon showdown at Fratton Park today.

Spanish Under-21 international Mateo Joseph is in line to be included in the matchday squad, having shrugged off a minor ankle problem. But the clash is likely to come too soon for Patrick Bamford. The forward has resumed full training and "making progress" towards a full recovery after nine weeks out with a hamstring injury.

Leeds United are looking to improve their defensive unit at the end of the season and they have identified the Wolves defender Hugo Bueno as a target.According to a report from TEAMtalk, they are

It's funny how football works sometimes - Ao Tanaka has turned from third-choice transfer target to Leeds United star

Outgoing Leeds United CEO Angus Kinnear is planning to bring multiple employees with him when he makes the switch to Everton. According to Alan Nixon, the chief executive wants to have parts of his backroom team with him at the Premier League club after agreeing a move to Merseyside.

After eight years of service in the summer, there will be time for Kinnear’s valedictory. But, for now, where does this leave the club?

Everton director of football Kevin Thelwell will leave the club following Kinnear's arrival at the end of the season.

John Mousinho is adamant Pompey must utilise Fratton Park’s hostility as face they league leaders Leeds this afternoon.

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho has challenged his players to "unsettle" Championship leaders Leeds United at Fratton Park today. Injury-hit Pompey enter the lunchtime clash looking to return to winning ways following a disappointing loss at Luton Town last time out.