Former Portsmouth midfielder Dion Donohue attracting interest from Fleetwood and Mansfield

Dion Donohue is attracting interest from Fleetwood and Mansfield.
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It's understood the former Pompey man is closing in on a switch to a new club following his Fratton Park release last month.

The Welshman moved to the Blues from Chesterfield for an undisclosed fee in August 2017, scoring one goal in 47 matches.

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After an encouraging 2017-18 campaign, Donohue was plagued by a series of injuries during last term’s failed League One promotion bid.

It restricted the former Everton youth player to just 14 appearances, with hamstring and groin setbacks – along with a spate of glandular fever – keeping him sidelined.

It resulted in Pompey boss Kenny Jackett not taking up the club option of an additional 12 months on Donohue’s contract.

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The versatile talent, who can operate in both central midfield and left-back roles, had hoped of a move further north nearer his family – with Fleetwood and Mansfield keen.

Dion Donohue. Picture: Joe PeplerDion Donohue. Picture: Joe Pepler
Dion Donohue. Picture: Joe Pepler

League One rivals Fleetwood have the 25-year-old on their radar.

Donohue delivered a swashbuckling performance in the Blues' 1-0 victory against Joey Barton’s men at Fratton Park in October.

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The Cod Army will be hoping to improve on their 11th-place finish.

Meanwhile, Mansfield have designs on winning promotion from League Two next season.

The Stags suffered play-off semi-final defeat to Newport County last campaign.

John Dempster has taken the reins at Field Mill following David Flintcroft’s departure.

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