John Mousinho’s men have fended off interest from Scotland, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Austria and the USA to secure the 21-year-old’s signature.
The Socceroos under-23 international has passed his medical and is set to arrive at Fratton Park on a free transfer, having departed Sydney FC at the expiry of his contract.
But there’s a key agreement which will need to be made following Segecic’s arrival.
Although the versatile midfielder holds the number seven shirt with Sky Blues, that might have to change when he makes the move to PO4. That is currently occupied by Marlon Pack, who has made it his own since his return in 2022.
Here is a look at the squad number’s most likely to be available to new signings this summer - and Segecic’s dream shirt.
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5. Number 11 - available
This number was worn by loanee Mark O’Mahony last season, but following his return to Brighton that shirt is now available. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
6. Number 13 - Nicolas Schmid
Schmid held this shirt in his first season at Fratton Park, but with the number one now available it could see him change next term. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
7. Number 14 - available
Loanee Kaide Gordon donned this shirt during the second half of the season, but has since returned to Liverpool. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

8. Number 15 - Christian Saydee
The powerful striker looks set to depart Fratton Park this summer, with Wigan Athletic leading the race to sign the 23-year-old. | Getty Images

