Mr Versatile will aid Pompey options

And the loan arrival from Wolves has outlined his intent to add attacking qualities to his new side.

Deslandes joined Molineux team-mate Connor Ronan is signing until the end of the season on Wednesday.

The 20-year-old was brought to the country from France by Jackett in 2015.

Although recruited primarily as a left-back, Deslandes can also operate as a central defender.

With the Blues down to four specialist defenders before his arrival, that manoeuvrability will prove useful.

Deslandes said: ‘I want to give everything to make everyone happy.

‘I can play as a central defender or left-back. That’s not important to me – the most important thing is to play.

‘I don’t mind which position I play, but playing left-back would be a pleasure. It’s not a problem for me.

‘I have the abilities to defend and play both positions.’

Deslandes has largely operated as a left-back in his career to date and is viewed as competition for Brandon Haunstrup, who has been in impressive form as he makes a mark at senior level.

The French under-20 international feels he brings forward-thinking intent to that position, but not at the price of neglecting defensive duties.

Deslandes added: ‘I like to attack. I would describe myself as an attacking full-back.

‘When you are a full-back you are first a defender, though. If the chance is there to go forward, why not?

‘It’s true, these days full-backs have to attack a lot.

‘Do I prefer to defend or attack? I prefer to have the ball!’