Portsmouth finalise Mark O’Mahony signing today after medical passed – sources
Portsmouth have finalised a deal on Wednesday to sign Brighton striker Mark O’Mahony on loan, sources have told Football Insider.
The 19-year-old striker has already passed a medical at the Championship giants and agreed terms with the club.
He scored his first goal for Brighton in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup win over Crawley after coming off the bench to replace the injured Matt O’Riley.
O’Mahony joined Brighton in January 2023 and made his Premier League debut during a 1-1 draw with Burnley in April 2024.
Now he is set to drop down to the Championship in a move to Fratton Park which will allow him to get more regular game time.
O’Mahony is currently under contract at Brighton until 2027.
Portsmouth will look to give Mark O’Mahony game time to develop
This transfer is seen as best for all parties as O’Mahony will develop, while Portsmouth will have enhanced attacking options.
The Irish striker has thrived in the Premier League 2, scoring 14 goals and providing three assists in 21 appearances.
He has also played three times in the Premier League for Brighton but is yet to open his account in the English top flight.
Portsmouth have made an undefeated to life back in the Championship after the opening three games.
John Mousinho’s men have drawn all of their league games so far, although they were knocked out of the EFL Cup in the first round.
In other news, Newcastle United set sights on Marc Guehi alternative.
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