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Portsmouth reaping the rewards as flourishing Brentford starlet backed for bright future

The 20-year-old played 44 times for Scottish Premiership side Rangers last season, scoring once…

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 3:55 AM
Portsmouth reaping the rewards as flourishing Brentford starlet backed for bright future
Key Things to Know
  • John Mousinho backed Brentford loanee Jayden Meghoma for a bright future after impressive displays for Portsmouth.
  • Meghoma joined Portsmouth on a season-long loan from Premier League club Brentford on transfer deadline day.
  • The 20-year-old left-back made his seventh consecutive start in a 1-1 draw against Wolves.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho has praised on-loan Brentford defender Jayden Meghoma, predicting a bright future for the 20-year-old at his parent club. Meghoma joined Pompey on a season-long loan on transfer deadline day to resolve a defensive shortage at left-back, quickly making an impression with seven consecutive starts for the Championship side.

Mousinho commended the England Under-20 international's defensive diligence and energy following a 1-1 draw against Wolves. Portsmouth have kept three clean sheets across Meghoma's seven appearances, and the manager noted the former Southampton academy player has settled in seamlessly and matured quickly at Fratton Park.

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