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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13. Number 27 - available
This shirt hasn’t been favoured in previous years, with only Josh Koroma and Miguel Azeez taking this up in the past 10 years. | Simon Davies/ProSportsImages

14. Number 28 - available
Loanees Tino Anjorin and Di’Shon Bernard have worn this shirt in past years but was unused last term. | Getty Images

15. Number 35 - available
Donned by Rob Atkinson last season but isn’t a common number of choice for new arrivals. | National World

