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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9. Number 17 - available
Worn by Adil Aouchiche last term but has been used by a mixture of defenders and forwards in recent years. | Getty Images
10. Number 18 - available
Cohen Bramall and Elias Sorensen occupied this shirt last season but is now available. Jamal Lowe wore this between 2017 and 2018. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
11. Number 19 - Jacob Farrell
Segecic wore the 19 shirt for Sydney FC before taking up the number seven last season. That has been worn by the likes of George Hirst, Marcus Harness and Conor Chaplin in recent seasons and is usually associated with forwards at Fratton Park. If that trend is to continue then Jacob Farrell would have to change numbers next season. | Getty Images
12. Number 26 - available
Recently occupied by Tom Lowery but is now available for Segecic and future signings following his departure. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages