Portsmouth sign Bursik, Kirk and Umeh

Josef Bursik has represented England from Under-17 to U21 level

Portsmouth have signed goalkeeper Josef Bursik from Club Brugge and 21-year-old striker Makenzie Kirk from St Johnstone for undisclosed fees.

The Blues have also sealed a permanent deal for Crystal Palace academy winger Franco Umeh.

Bursik, 25, has agreed a two-year-deal at Fratton Park, having made 53 appearances for Stoke City in the Championship before moving to Belgium in 2023.

He has previously played for England at Under-21 level and had EFL loan spells at Accrington, Doncaster, Peterborough and Lincoln. He spent last season on loan at Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership but failed to make an appearance.

Blues boss John Mousinho said: "He's someone who showed a lot of promise as a youngster and has played plenty of Championship games.

"Josef really bolsters the options we've got in the goalkeeping department and is a target that's been in our sights for a while now, so we're delighted to get the deal done."

Northern Ireland under-21 international Kirk has signed a three-year contract.

He came through the Hearts academy and also played for Hamilton's youth sides. During his time at St Johnstone he scored 14 goals in 50 appearances.

Mousinho said: "We're bringing in a player who's an incredibly exciting young prospect and has already featured in plenty of first team games up in Scotland.

"As well as being one for the future, we believe he's someone who can have a positive impact on the side right now.

"We're very excited to have Makenzie in our squad. I'm looking forward to working with him and watching him continue to develop."

Makenzie Kirk has been capped three times for Northern Ireland Under-21

Umeh joined Palace from League of Ireland side Cork City in 2023 and made 37 appearances for the Eagles' under-21 team.

He has signed a four-year deal at Fratton Park for an undisclosed fee.

Mousinho said: "Franco was one of the outstanding players in Premier League 2 last season.

"He was very highly rated in what is a talented Crystal Palace side and has also been around their first team, training with them and being on the bench.

"He's one who we've been tracking for just over a year now and brings a lot of pace and athleticism to our front line.

Franco Umeh has signed a four-year deal at Portsmouth