QPR, Sheffield United and Portsmouth in transfer race to sign star 'with a big future' | OneFootball

Championship trio QPR, Sheffield United, and Portsmouth are plotting moves for Dundee ace Luke Graham.

Championship trio Queens Park Rangers, Portsmouth, and Sheffield United are all interested in Dundee defender Luke Graham.

On Monday at 10.39 am, the Daily Record's live transfer blog revealed that Pompey are considering making the first January bid for the 21-year-old, who has also been scouted by the Blades and the R's.

Both Chris Wilder's men and John Mousinho's side saw their Sunday fixtures postponed, whereas QPR defeated Sheffield Wednesday 3-0 to reignite their playoff chase.

All three Championship rivals are vying to enjoy a successful January transfer window, while Graham's credentials suggest that he could have what it takes to perform in the second tier.

Portsmouth face company from QPR and Sheffield United in Luke Graham transfer hunt

Portsmouth are plotting the first potential bid for the former Falkirk man this January, but Wilder's side and Julien Stephan's men are also admirers of the centre-back who can also operate as a fullback.

It remains to be seen whether Dundee will cash in on their asset this winter, while Pompey have already proved how keen they are on the Scottish market by signing forward Makenzie Kirk from St Johnstone last summer.

Graham has been a star performer for Steven Pressley's men, starting in 20 of their 21 Scottish Premiership fixtures this term, including Saturday's 1-0 triumph over bitter rivals Dundee United. Indeed, Preesley labelled Graham as a player with "a big future" at the start of the season, and Portsmouth, QPR and Sheffield United all appear to be allured by his potential.

The youngster is also no stranger to a move away from Dens Park, having experienced loan spells with Albion Rovers, Montrose, and, more recently, Falkirk.

Luke Graham race is vital for Pompey as Championship survival hangs in the balance

While the Fratton Park club are reportedly readying a bid for Graham, they remain in a worrying position in the Championship table, just one point clear of 22nd-place Norwich City.

Sunday's postponement meant that Mousinho's side are yet to play since their 5-0 defeat to Bristol City at Ashton Gate on New Year's Day, while their upcoming FA Cup clash with Premier League leaders Arsenal appears a daunting prospect.

The Hampshire side have conceded an alarming 35 goals in 24 Championship fixtures this season, and need all the help they can get as they strive to avoid an unwanted League One return.

Therefore, it is vital that Portsmouth see off fellow bottom-half outfit Sheffield United and playoff contenders QPR in the race for Graham's signature.

The 21-year-old played a big part in Falkirk's promotion from the Scottish Championship last season, and Pompey will need him to prove his class in the English second tier, should they land his services.

As per FotMob, Graham has won 141 duels in the Scottish Premiership this season, showing that he has the kind of tenacity that Mousinho needs to guide his side through turbulent times.

Meanwhile, regardless of whether Graham arrives on the South Coast, Portsmouth simply have to beat Championship basement boys Sheffield Wednesday in their next fixture.

The Owls have failed to win in the second tier since their 2-0 triumph over Mousinho's men back in September.