Jamie Donley and Newcastle winger: Three players Portsmouth could sign on loan
Portsmouth are looking forward to another season of Championship football.
John Mousinho is known for his pragmatic approach to transfers, leveraging the loan market to bring in high-calibre young players who are eager for first-team exposure.
With the squad needing to be reinforced after some key departures, the search for impactful temporary additions will be a significant focus for Pompey this summer.
Here, Pompey News identifies three possible exciting loan signings that could be made;
Jamie Donley
Jamie Donley is a highly-rated attacking talent from Tottenham Hotspur’s academy who gained valuable senior experience on loan at Leyton Orient last season.
He operates effectively as a number ten or a secondary striker, possessing excellent vision, an eye for a pass, and a knack for arriving in dangerous positions.
Portsmouth will need to add creativity and a goal threat to support Colby Bishop, and Donley’s technical ability and intelligent movement would fit well into Mousinho’s system.
While he may not be ready to break into Spurs’ first team just yet, a season in the Championship would be the perfect next step for his development, allowing him to prove his mettle against higher-calibre opposition and contribute significantly to Pompey’s attacking output.
Divin Mubama
With Kusini Yengi released and joining Aberdeen, and Mark O’Mahony returning to Brighton, strengthening the final third to provide competition and support for Bishop is a clear priority.
Divin Mubama is a powerful and athletic young forward from Manchester City, who has already featured for the senior side at his former club, West Ham.
He boasts a strong work rate, holds the ball up well, and has an instinct for scoring goals.
A loan move to a Championship club like Portsmouth would give him consistent senior minutes after becoming Premier League 2 champions at City in May.
Mubama offers a physical presence that could be invaluable in the Championship, giving Pompey another dimension in attack and a genuine goal threat.
Antoñito Cordero
Antoñito Cordero is an exciting 18-year-old Spanish winger who has just completed a move to Newcastle United on a free transfer from Malaga.
Highly-rated and a Spain Under-19 international, he’s known for his direct running, excellent dribbling ability, and confidence in taking on defenders, primarily from the left wing.
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Malaga | 40 | 7 | 9 |
Despite his youth, he’s already amassed 60 senior appearances for Malaga, demonstrating a maturity beyond his years.
With Newcastle possibly keen to send him out on loan to the Championship to further his development, Cordero presents a fantastic opportunity for Portsmouth.
His flair, ability to create chances, and experience in senior football would provide a significant boost to Pompey’s attacking options, adding a dynamic and unpredictable element to Mousinho’s squad as they navigate the demands of the second tier.
These are certainly three players to watch.