‘Has that ability’: The promising verdict over reported Portsmouth and Lincoln City transfer target Jack Diamond
Pompey and Lincoln City have both been linked with a move for Stockport County winger Jack Diamond ahead of the transfer window.
Pompey have been given a glowing reference over reported transfer target Jack Diamond.
Football Insider have claimed John Mousinho’s troops and Championship new-boys Lincoln City are eyeing the 26-year-old, who is entering the final 12 months of his Stockport County deal.
Diamond, who began his career at Sunderland before spells with Harrogate Town, the Imps, Carlisle United, enjoyed an outstanding campaign in front of goal for the Hatters, netting eight goals and collecting six assists in all competitions.
This saw the Stadium of Light academy graduate establish himself as a frontline operator in Dave Challinor’s arsenal, helping them to a third-placed finish in League One.
Interest has been growing in the forward, with Luton Town having a reported £1m bid turned down for his services in January.
Having arrived from Sunderland in 2024, Diamond has since gone on to score 13 goals and collect 12 assists in 97 appearances for Stockport, which has seen his stock increase.
And former Hatters boss Challinor explained what attracted him to Diamond following his signing two-years ago.
The exciting verdict over reported Pompey target Jack Diamond
Speaking at the time, Challinor said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Jack to the club. He’s been a player that we’ve liked for a long time and have tried to sign previously.
‘The past couple of years of his career have been taken away from him through no fault of his own and he’s shown great resilience to get back playing, finishing last season on loan at Carlisle.
‘We feel that with a pre-season under his belt and a platform to perform, we can get him back to the form he’s shown previously and we’re really excited to start working with him.
‘He’s another quick ball carrier, likes to take defenders on and has exceptional pace.
‘He can play anywhere across the front and adds more threat to what is already a really strong looking attacking unit.’
And Challinor’s praise was shared by Stockport sporting director Simon Wilson, who detailed the exiting qualities Diamond possesses - and the traits which could attract Pompey & Co.
‘Jack is a quick and exciting attacking player that can play anywhere across the front line and we feel will really complement our front foot style of play.
‘Our references on him are strong and having spent time him, we know he is hungry to kick on his football career and we all recognise this as a great opportunity for all parties.
‘He has that ability to travel with the ball at pace, and I am sure he will enjoy playing at Edgeley Park and hearing our crowd respond to that.
‘He is at a great age, with already good experience at the level, but with loads more to come.’