LATEST: Pompey close in on Jackett
The Blues are upbeat over how discussions are progressing as they bid to bring in the 55-year-old.
And The News understands they are now at an advanced stage, with completing a quick move to bring in Paul Cook’s successor a priority.
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Jackett is fully aware of that and is hungry to set about his new role after leaving the managerial position at Rotherham in November.
The former Wolves, Swansea and Millwall boss is expected to bring in long-term assistant Joe Gallen as his No2.