Portsmouth have opened talks with Sheffield United over the signing of Ched Evans, according to Football Insider.

Pompey are hoping to sign the 30-year-old striker on a permanent transfer for a bargain fee, with manager Kenny Jackett looking to bolster his attacking options after his side lost in the League One play-off semi-finals last season.

Evans scored 18 goals in 41 appearances while on loan at Fleetwood Town last season and has one year remaining on his contract at Bramall Lane.

The striker is hoping to secure a two-year deal if he is to leave the Blades and has also attracted interest from Oxford United.

Portsmouth finished fourth in League One last season and won the Checkatrade Trophy, but eventually missed out on promotion, losing to Sunderland in the play-off semi-finals.

Meanwhile, Sheffield United won automatic promotion to the Premier League after finishing second in the Championship, just two seasons after winning League One.

The Verdict

Evans would be a good signing for Portsmouth. He probably isn't going to get much of chance at Sheffield United in the Premier League next season, but he's got plenty of experience in the EFL.

Even though he's coming towards the end of his career, he's still got all the attributes to be a top striker in League One and scored plenty of goals for Fleetwood in the third tier last season.

He'd be a great signing for Portsmouth, especially if they can secure his services for a cut-price fee.

Evans has one year remaining on his contract at Bramall Lane, so it would make sense for Sheffield United to sell him this summer, rather than allow him to leave on a free transfer at the end of next season.