Portsmouth player close to exit with League One side circling

Portsmouth could be about to let Alex Bass leave the club, with D3D4 reporting that Exeter are close to sealing a deal for the shot-stopper.

The 24-year-old has fallen down the pecking order with Pompey and is unlikely to feature too often if he stays on at Fratton Park.

That should open the door for the player to potentially leave the side during this summer window – and it appears Exeter are ready to pounce for the goalkeeper. They’re preparing for a new League One campaign and feel that Bass could be what they need inbetween the sticks to help them push on.

He’s certainly experienced at League One level, having played for Portsmouth a handful of times in the third tier. He managed only two league outings for them in the 2021/22 campaign but played in a further 15 games in 2019/20.

Having since spent time out on loan with Bradford in League Two as well, where he featured on 21 occasions and conceded 26 goals, he is experienced around the EFL and could be just what Exeter need to help them compete in the third tier of English football.

A deal could also see him leave on a permanent basis rather than on a short-term contract. Bass has had a stop-start career and his showings for Bradford in the last season were the most in his career to date.

Now, he is ready to challenge and become a regular first-team option in the Football League – and Exeter could give him that opportunity to do so.

The Verdict

Alex Bass is a smart signing by Exeter, although they could perhaps have tried to sign someone with a little more League One experience.

The goalkeeper is good in that he is only 24-years-old and has the potential to get even better the more he plays. He has looked fairly decent in the third tier so far too, although having