Portsmouth boss makes big transfer admission about Man City midfielder and ex-Manchester United youth

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho has confirmed his interest in bringing back Manchester City midfielder Alex Robertson to Fratton Park.

The former Manchester United youth enjoyed a loan spell on the south coast last season as Pompey won promotion to the Championship and the Portsmouth boss believes they are now in pole position. Everton have also been linked with a move.

Mousinho said: “From our point of view we’ve put ourselves in the best possible position we can. There’s nothing more we can do on that.

“For Alex and Man City it will probably be one where we will wait until mid-to-late pre-season to see what their intentions are with Alex, and then we will go from there. It wouldn’t surprise me massively if Alex is a part of their first-team plans in pre-season and it’s a decision they make later on.”

The Portsmouth News report: “Pompey remain extremely keen to land the Aussie in the Championship, after an outstanding loan last term.” The 21-year-old had two years at Manchester United as a youth before moving to City. The Australia international made 23 appearances on loan last season at Portsmouth.