Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho has placed a high valuation on forward Adrian Segecic, stating it would require a significant offer for the club to sell him. This comes amid reported interest from Championship rivals Birmingham City, where NFL legend Tom Brady holds a minority ownership stake. The news was first reported by football360.com.au this week.
Portsmouth currently sit 10th in the Championship table with three points from their opening two matches, a record of one win and one loss. They have scored four goals and conceded four, leaving them with a zero goal difference and three points behind early leaders Millwall. Their next test is an away trip to face Bristol City, who are 19th, on Saturday the 29th of August.
What is Adrian Segecic's current form?
Adrian Segecic has started the 2026-27 season in strong fashion, scoring two goals in his first three appearances for Portsmouth. The 22-year-old Australian-born Croatia international has been playing out of his preferred position but has still managed to find the net. His form continues an impressive trajectory that began last season, his debut campaign after joining from Sydney FC. In that first year, Segecic scored 10 goals across 24 starts, demonstrating his attacking threat.
Mousinho expressed surprise that more clubs have not tested Portsmouth's resolve this summer. "I’m surprised there hasn’t been more this summer, but that’s to our benefit because Segs has now scored two in three," the manager said. The club's stance is clear: they see Segecic as a key asset and are under no pressure to sell cheaply. You can view his season statistics and those of the whole squad on our dedicated stats page.
How much would Portsmouth want for him?
While no formal bids have been received, the financial parameters of any potential deal are becoming clear. Portsmouth signed Segecic for a six-figure fee last year, and the potential return on that investment would now be substantial. "We signed Segs for six figures and the potential return would be significant," Mousinho confirmed. The manager indicated he has a good idea of the player's market value based on other transfers completed this summer, and he ranks Segecic alongside those who have moved for good money.
This places the young forward in a valuable bracket for the club. Portsmouth's strategy appears to be one of holding firm unless an offer meets their valuation, which they deem to be significant. The club's current squad shows the depth they have built, and losing a player of Segecic's calibre late in the window would be a blow.
What is Portsmouth's transfer deadline policy?
John Mousinho has also outlined a broader transfer policy designed to avoid disruptive, last-minute departures. He stated there will be a deadline for integral players to leave Fratton Park prior to the official transfer deadline day. The club recognises that leaving deals too late, especially on the final day, creates major difficulties. This is particularly true for foreign transfers, which can be logistically complicated.
The experience of signing Jojo, formally known as Madiodio Dia, in the January window just in time has informed this approach. The club understands that recruiting a replacement from a domestic source like a Premier League academy is a different process to negotiating an international deal. Portsmouth are determined not to be caught short and will manage their squad timeline carefully. Fans can follow all the latest ins and outs on our transfer news hub.
For Portsmouth, the immediate focus remains on the pitch. Protecting their key assets like Segecic is part of building a squad capable of climbing the standings. With a tricky away fixture at Bristol City looming, Mousinho will want all speculation resolved cleanly so the team can concentrate on adding to their three-point tally.
