Portsmouth boss’ free agent stance after Brighton favourite Solly March’s emergence as option amid Charlton Athletic interest

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho has ruled out a free-agent move for former Brighton winger Solly March due to squad limit constraints. While discussions were held regarding the 32-year-old training at the club's Hilsea base following his summer departure from Brighton, Mousinho stated that March is not on his radar. Instead, the winger is close to completing a free transfer to Championship rivals Charlton Athletic.

Mousinho clarified that Pompey's remaining two berths in their 25-man squad are reserved for Josh Murphy and Connor Ogilvie. While the manager remains open to assessing free agents in principle, he stressed that squad restrictions and an intense schedule of five games in 13 days currently limit full training sessions.