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Max Wilkins

Tue 13 May 2025 21:50, UK

Terry Devlin could be set to face an unsettled summer window at Portsmouth.

The Northern Ireland international played a regular role throughout the Championship season, often playing a role as a substitute.

This could serve the 21-year-old well moving into the new campaign after survival in the second tier was maintained by John Mousinho’s side.

With that being said, a replacement could be set to make their way to Fratton Park after an announcement emerged ahead of the transfer window.

Devlin could be finished at Portsmouth

There is no doubt that the south coast club have utilised a positive mix of youth and experienced pros to keep them away from a relegation battle.

This has seen someone like Freddie Potts take up a regular role and shine throughout the campaign while on loan from West Ham.

On the flip side, Matt Ritchie has also played a key role in the squad to help earn his boyhood club a stay in the Championship this season.

The 35-year-old could be set to be joined by another ace with Premier League experience ahead of the new campaign.

Joel Ward could potentially make a return after 13 years away from PO4 after Crystal Palace confirmed his departure at the end of the season on 13 May.

If this move were to go through in the summer, it would likely represent bad news for Devlin and his chances of regular football in the second tier.

Devlin to lose out if Ward joins Portsmouth

As a 34-year-old pro with years of Premier League experience, there is no reason why the Englishman would move down a division to be second choice.

If Mousinho was able to tempt Ward back to Fratton Park, he would have to offer him certain assurances of his minutes.

This would likely leave Devlin as a bench option once again for the season, which is likely to hamper his development at just 21 years old.

As a result, the Northern Irishman could look to seek a move away in the summer, rather than risk stunting his own growth.