BREAKING: Portsmouth announce former Liverpool and Preston defender as latest summer signing

As revealed by The News earlier today, the former Preston defender has become Danny Cowley’s third signing of the summer.

Rafferty, who signed a two-year deal, trained with his team-mates this afternoon ahead of the club’s official unveiling.

The 28-year-old will fight fellow new-boy Zak Swanson for the right-back slot this season as Cowley’s squad begins to take shape.

In turn, that will allow the Blues to attempt to offload Kieron Freeman, with Tranmere the latest side interested.

Rafferty could make his Pompey debut in tomorrow’s friendly at Bristol City (2pm), which is a behind-closed-doors fixture.

The former Republic of Ireland youth international was released by Preston at the end of last season following 72 appearances for the Championship club.

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