Blues closing in on boosting squad’s Australian links
Pompey are closing in on a deal for Aussie defender Jacob Farrell.
The Blues are moving in on the left-back to bolster John Mousinho’s squad ahead of their Championship return.
Farrell looks certain to be the sixth arrival of the summer, with the deal now believed to be at an advanced stage.
The 21-year-old is seen as one of the most promising talents in Australia, as he makes his name with reigning A-league champions Central Coast Mariners.
And now the Socceroos under-23 international will bolster competition in the left-back position, with Jack Sparkes and Connor Ogilvie the existing options.
Farrell could link up with his new team-mates as soon as this week.
The Gosford-born talent will boost a growing Aussie contingent at PO4, with Kusini Yengi impressing last season and joined by Middlesbrough loanee Sammy Silvera this summer.
Blues fans will no doubt be impressed by the positive feeback being supplied by those in the know Down Under.
Here’s some of the verdicts we discovered on X, formerly Twitter.
@Sachk0: Jacob has been incredibly consistent over an extended period of time with Mariners. Deserves chance abroad & Portsmouth seem like perfect spot given their appreciation/ knowledge of A-leagues market.
@Gatty54: Great to hear Jacob is expected to sign with Portsmouth. Well deserved move for a huge talent. @scout_aussie: Great to see Jacob get a deserved move.
He is a talented left-back who is defensively excellent and has also significantly improved in attack.
He has performed outstandingly for 3 seasons now in the A-league.
@Grant__ Van: Jacob is a terrific player. Wish him all the best in the UK, he will fit into the Championship nicely.
@nathan_cirson: His game seems suited to the Championship. Fit, strong in a tackle, good at retaining possession, good deliverer of crosses and a goal threat when he gets in the opposition box.
@dxfineo: Up the Ausmouth. @Mason Lemon: Best left back in the A-league last season.
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Age of potential Pompey signing Jacob Farrell
2 Australians currently at Fratton Park