Hayden set for debut as Pompey work on more deals

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho has been speaking to the press ahead of the trip to Blackburn on Wednesday night. Here's what he told BBC Radio Solent:

• Midfielder Isaac Hayden could make his debut after signing on loan from Newcastle. "It's really good to have him with us," said Mousinho. "We wanted to bring in somebody who could impact the starting XI and we think Isaac could do that."

• On signing more players in the January transfer window, Mousinho said: "Nothing this week, nothing is imminent before the game tomorrow. Plenty of irons in the fire but nothing that's ready to go."

• When asked if there could be any more incomings before the weekend, Mousinho said: "Perhaps."

• Mousinho said Blackburn have had a "fantastic" first half of the season. "I think they pose a real threat, they've got a really good system," he said. "I think John [Eustace] is a really good coach and it's going to be a really tough game."

• On the latest team news, Mousinho confirmed goalkeeper Jordan Archer is having a scan on a quad injury he picked up in the 2-0 defeat at Wycombe in the FA Cup on Friday night and his availability will depend on the outcome of those checks.

• Defender Conor Shaughnessy returned to training today for the first time since tearing his calf in November, but is still two to three weeks away from being available for selection.

• Centre-back Regan Poole is expected back in training next week following a hamstring issue which has kept him out since going off at half-time in the 0-0 draw with Norwich on 10 December.

• Meanwhile, left-back Jacob Farrell, who has only made one appearance since joining from Australian champions Central Coast Mariners in July, is set for knee surgery on Tuesday and will miss the rest of the season.