John Mousinho set for showdown talks with Portsmouth owners on Thursday amid exit speculation
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Credit: Imago Wed 29 April 2026 16:09, UK John Mousinho is set to meet with Portsmouth’s owners on Thursday as speculation regarding his long-term future at Fratton Park intensifies.The manager has once again guided the Championship outfit to safety this season, with the South Coast club on fine form heading into the final game of the campaign.As a result, clubs have taken notice of their form, with Mousinho now linked with an end-of-season exit.Alex Crook via X on 28 April reported that Bristol City are showing interest in Mousinho, with the club in need of a long-term manager upon Roy Hodgson’s departure this summer.Now, Mousinho’s future appears dicey, just weeks after securing Championship survival, ensuring that the club will play a third consecutive season in the second tier.Will Bristol City bring in John Mousinho this summer?Crook reported that Mousinho is considered a candidate at Bristol City, alongside Steve Cooper. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES This comes in the wake of the Pompey manager’s recent comments about spending more to avoid an annual struggle with relegation.John Mousinho’s record at Portsmouth Games managed 171Wins 69Draws48Losses 54Win percentage40.4%Mousinho has a great record at PortsmouthNow, with the manager set to face the owners, his future is more uncertain than ever, with speculation hitting an all-time high.Mousinho has been key to Portsmouth’s rise in recent years and oversaw their promotion to the Championship via winning the League One title.
Bristol City showing fresh interest in #Pompey boss John Mousinho. A test for the Eisners in the wake of his recent comments about spending bigger to avoid an annual struggle with relegation.
Steve Cooper another name mentioned to me regards the vacancy at Ashton Gate.— Alex Crook ⚽️🎙 (@alex_crook) April 28, 2026 Since then, overseeing survival comfortably two seasons on the bounce, with Pompey winning four of their last five matches in the second tier.Overall, Mousinho boasts a 40.4 per cent win rate at Portsmouth, winning 69 of his 171 matches in charge, and is often considered to be one of the best managers in the division.What has Mousinho said on the Bristol City speculation?Speaking ahead of their final fixture against Birmingham City on the weekend, Mousinho has denied any contact with the Robins.The manager has admitted that he is flattered by the links to Bristol City but is not desperate to leave Fratton Park.#Pompey head coach John Mousinho to meet with the club’s owners tomorrow. Full interview coming shortly….— Andrew Moon (@mrandrewmoon) April 29, 2026 He told Andrew Moon on 29 April: “I’m not in a position where I’m desperately looking to leave.”While this will likely relieve some of the Fratton Park faithful, a few key days still await the club.Now, it remains to be seen what the future holds for Mousinho as Portsmouth looks to keep hold of the 39-year-old ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. 🏆 Championship Insider Access Get the full story from across the EFL with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from across the EFL Championship.