The trend of former Premier League clubs tumbling down the football pyramid seems to be a common one in modern times, and one such club to befall such a fate are Portsmouth.

In 2008, Pompey fans were in ecstasy as Harry Redknapp lifted the FA Cup at Wembley in front of a crowd of almost 90,000 people.

Fast forward to the 2016/17 league season, and this former giant found itself at the base of the English Football League.

However, things have changed.

Having already secured promotion, Portsmouth pipped both Plymouth Argyle and Doncaster Rovers to the title on the final day, sending just shy of 18,000 at Fratton Park in blue, into raptures.

The performances of several Pompey players this season are sure to have alerted those further up the divisions, and one youngster making a name for himself this season has been young Conor Chaplin.

The 20-year-old striker joined the club at the age of 6, before making his first team debut in 2014.

His performances that year earned him the prestigious title of League Two Apprentice of the Year, and the young striker has continued his development to ensure a regular role in the Pompey side.

Chaplin recorded 13 starts in only his third season as a pro, and appeared from the bench a further 26 times, contributing an impressive 8 goals during the spell.

The Worthing born forward’s form and development will not go unnoticed, and the player will attract interest this summer.

Due to the form and ability shown by the player, a move to the Premier League may be on the cards with Bournemouth.

Eddie Howe is a manager renowned for his management of young, English players, and Chaplin would excel under the young boss.

Bournemouth will enter their third season of top flight football in August, and are establishing themselves as a permanent fixture of the Premier League.

To remain there for many more campaigns will require development from the bottom up, and adding a young, exciting talent such as Chaplin to the squad would be excellent planning for the future.

A move to the Cherries and a season back at Fratton Park on loan in League One would be an excellent move for all parties, and Portsmouth would demand a decent figure for the player’s signature.

The finances available to Premier League side’s mean the best young players in the Football League do not stay there for long, and Howe should utilise Bournemouth’s spending power to bring Chaplin to the Vitality Stadium.