Di'Shon Bernard not retained by Man Utd: Now a Free Agent

[Jack_Tinn]

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/foot ... se-4178744

Pompey have to be all over this surely. Man Utd have declined to offer Di'Shon a new contract (or exercised his option), effectively releasing him and making him available on a free transfer this summer.

I suspect Pompey would have paid a fee of circa £100k to sign him so to get him on a free should make Pompey excited.

Getting this deal done for Bernard should be a clear sign to the Supporters that Pompey are serious about building a young, talented team with the ability to get promotion. If another L1 team beats them to his signature this would equally be a bad sign

Transfer window opens Wednesday 14th. Get it done Pompey!

[NSRailings]

If he wants to come here.

[Jack_Tinn]

If he wants to come here.

very true. I suspect he wants to be playing regularly week in, week out now in his career at the highest level possible.

Pompey can offer him the playing time: as first choice right sided centre half. Pompey should at least be a top 10 in L1 next season. So the question becomes whether another team; likely to finish higher up in the league structure next season than Pompey - is willing to offer him first choice football too?

[NSRailings]

Yes, but don't forget there are reasons outside football (family or area for example) that can contribute to a move happening or not. I hope he does come here but if doesn't then c'est la vie.

[Pompey1984+1]

I'd not be surprised if he has offers from the championship, will be interesting to see if we can get a deal done, it's not just about money we can offer him other things.

[Jack_Tinn]

Yes, but don't forget there are reasons outside football (family or area for example) that can contribute to a move happening or not. I hope he does come here but if doesn't then c'est la vie.

absolutely, at least the player had a few months at Pompey before he became a free agent. A 'try before you buy' period for both parties.
He clearly is wanted by the manager and football director so lets see what happens.

[Selsey Bill]

Before fans start knocking the club if we don't sign him (both of which are highly likely) we need to remember that he has a massive say in this and surely someone leaving Man Utd will be aiming higher than L1? That said, I'd be delighted if we could sign him. Alongside Towler, they'd make a great CB pairing.

[NSRailings]

it's not just about money we can offer him other things.

Oooeerrr missus

[jam tomorrow]

I hope the relationship he’s got with JM and our club will help in to decide on us. Not to mention the lovely part of the country we are situated