Portsmouth and Sunderland are battling it out to the signing of Plymouth forward, Freddie Ladapo according to a report from Plymouth Live. 

It is claimed that the two League One heavyweights are close to agreeing a fee for the striker who has been a rare bright spark in a relatively disappointing season for Argyle.

Ladapo netted 19 goals in total despite Plymouth being relegated to League Two on the final day of the season.

This has meant that potential departures are on the cards over the summer at the club, and Ladapo is seemingly heading for the exit door in the near future.

It remains to be seen as to where Ladapo's preferred destination would be, but Portsmouth will surely be doing everything they can to strike a deal with the 26-year-old.

But would Ladapo be a good signing for Portsmouth ahead of next season?

We discuss....

Louie Chandler: 

"I think it would be very smart.

"Portsmouth will need to freshen things up in the summer and with the likes of Ronan Curtis and Jamal Lowe both likely to be targeted by other sides, they will need attacking reinforcements.

"Ladapo is a proven goalscorer at League One level and could really shine under Kenny Jackett, battling at the right end of the table."

Kealan Hughes:

"This would be a fantastic signing.

"They could be set to lose their top scorer this summer, with several Championship clubs interested in Jamal Lowe, so they would need need to replace his goals.

"Ladapo has shown he knows where the goal is and if he can replicate the form he had shown last season, he could fire Pompey into the automatic promotion places."

Toby Wilding:

"I could see this being a good signing.

"Ladapo produced a brilliant goals return for a side that suffered relegation last season, and you imagine he would be able to replicate that form at a promotion-chasing Portsmouth next season.

"Plymouth's relegation could also mean that he is available at a reduced price, particularly with this being the club's last chance to cash in on him before his contract expires in 12 months time."