Portsmouth faces transfer setbacks and injuries ahead of new season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:35 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Portsmouth manager John Mousinho has announced key transfer and injury news as the new season approaches. The agreement to sign midfielder Jesper Ceesay from Antalyaspor has fallen through due to work permit issues. Striker Thomas Waddingham is set to miss around two months with an ankle injury, joining Franco Umeh on the injury list. However, Portsmouth has added central defender Benjamin Arthur on a season-long loan from Brentford, which aims to strengthen their squad ahead of the Championship campaign.
- •Jesper Ceesay's transfer to Portsmouth now off due to work permit issues.
- •Striker Thomas Waddingham suffers ankle injury, expected to be sidelined for two months.
- •Franco Umeh also dealing with a hamstring injury.
- •Benjamin Arthur joins Portsmouth on loan from Brentford, boosting defense.
- •Mousinho emphasizes Arthur's potential as a valuable addition.
- 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Portsmouth boss Mousinho reveals transfer and injury blows
"Portsmouth boss John Mousinho has revealed transfer and injury setbacks, with their move to sign midfielder Jesper Ceesay now off.Pompey had agreed to sign Ceesay from Turkish club Antalyaspor but iss...
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