Former Bristol Rovers striker Ellis Harrison wanted by Portsmouth
Harrison's Ipswich Town side will play in League One next season following relegation from the Championship
Abu Ogogo of Shrewsbury Town is challenged by Ellis Harrison of Bristol Rovers
Former Bristol Rovers striker Ellis Harrison's time at Ipswich Town looks to be short lived.
Harrison, 25, left Rovers last summer to take the step up to the Championship, moving for a fee of £750,000.
However he struggled to make at impact at the Tractor Boys, scoring just one goal in 17 appearances as Ipswich were relegated from the Championship.
Ellis Harrison of Bristol Rovers - Mandatory by-line: Ryan Hiscott/JMP - 17/07/2018 - FOOTBALL - Huish Park - Yeovil, England - Yeovil Town v Bristol Rovers - Pre-season friendly
Harrison netted 49 times in 204 games for the Gas and was set to be the focal point of the Pirates' attack last season before his departure late in the transfer window after the club were offered a bid 'too good to turn down.'
Harrison scored 14 goals in 49 appearances in his final season, 2017/18, with Rovers.
The Portsmouth News are now reporting the League One club are targeting striker Harrison for a third time after Kenny Jackett missed out on the athletic forward last summer.
Bristol Live understand Ipswich were looking to send Harrison out on loan in January with the forward offered to several Championship clubs.
Portsmouth tried to land the striker on the January deadline day but were unsuccessful, with James Vaughan signing on loan at Fratton Park instead.
Ellis Harrison in action for Ipswich
Blues manager Paul Lambert is understood to be keen to strengthen his front line this summer despite being relegated as he looks to book an immediate return.
The club are reported to be on track to land striker James Norwood from League Two play-off winners Tranmere Rovers when his contract expires in June.
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Norwood, 28, has scored 32 goals this season. His addition could grease the wheels of a move which could see Harrison exit the club. Although the Tractor Boys currently have just three senior strikers at the club, including Harrison, and Freddie Sears is not expected back from knee surgery until November.
Bristol Live