Triallist trio fail to earn deals and leave Blues

POMPEY HAVE parted company with a trio of their summer triallists.

Swindon defender Akin Odimayo has departed the club after linking with Danny Cowley’s men in pre-season.

And the versatile 21-yearold has been joined by both Madger Gomes, who had appeared in warm-up games after leaving Doncaster Rovers.

Central defender Ryan Leak is another on his way from the Blues, with the central defender failing to win a contract after returning from two seasons in Spain.

Pompey fans had been keeping a keen eye on Odimayo, after he arrived from the County Ground after picking up player-of-theseason plaudits as the Robins were eventually relegated to League Two.

Gomes made 55 appearances at Doncaster across two years, with the Spaniard spending time previously with Liverpool and Leeds.

But after Cowley had assessed the midfielder, he wasn’t deemed the type of option the Pompey boss believes could add something to his squad next season as he carries out his overhaul.

Striker Gassan Ahadme has made a big impression in pre-season with seven goals prompting Danny Cowley to land the 20-year-old on loan.

He was followed into Fratton by Jayden Reid, who has sealed a permanent one-year stay.

Cowley yesterday ran the rule over left-back Brandon Mason in the 3-3 draw with the Robins.

Midfielder Jake Hesketh has left the club, however, after a period on trial after being released by Southampton this summer. Cowley has now recruited eight players – but has made it clear he requires a string of further additions as he carries out his Pompey rebuild as they aim for League One promotion.