Defender in talks over transfer after Newcastle United training ground photo
Former Newcastle United defender Paul Dummett is in talks over a move to Championship side Portsmouth, according to reports.
The 32-year-old officially left the Magpies on June 30 when his contract expired. Dummett spent 24 years at his boyhood club, progressing through the academy ranks before making 213 senior appearances.
Despite his release, Dummett has had access to the club’s Benton training ground to work on his fitness ahead of making his next move. And according to the Mail Online’s Sami Mokbel, that is set to be Pompey.
And that would see Dummett quickly reunite with former long-term teammate Matt Ritchie, who was also released by Newcastle this summer.
United boss Eddie Howe previously paid tribute to the pair. He said: "It's easy to judge players by appearances and goals, but the contribution made to the club by Paul and Matt in particular really has been immeasurable over many years. They have had a huge influence on our progress as a team and as a club.
"They have been incredible people and players to work with. Their dedication, professionalism and leadership in the dressing room during my time here has been first class, and they will bring undoubted quality and experience to their next clubs.”
Meanwhile, Magpies CEO Darren Eales added: "For Paul and Matt, so many years of consistent service as part of the first team squad is coming to an end and I want to pay tribute to them both for their immense contributions on and off the pitch.
"Paul is one of our Academy's great success stories. He is a shining example to young players in this region, and while Matt came to Newcastle through a different path, he will always be an adopted Geordie.”
Portsmouth, newly-promoted from League One, have drawn all three of their opening league games against Leeds United, Luton Town and Middlesbrough.