'Our pulling power has vanished... relegation dogfight next season... Why would you want to go there? - Portsmouth fans react to reports Jack Whatmough is set for Wigan

The BBC’s Chris Wise has said the out-of-contract centre-back is poised to swap Fratton Park for the DW Stadium after being offered a 'far more favourable' contract than what's been tabled by Pompey.

It’s a move that has caught many by surprise.

And it’s fair to say Blues supporters on our Facebook page have been left a bit stunned by the report - even though they knew Whatmough was poised to end his Fratton Park career.

Here’s a selection of the views shared...

Louis Bennett: This is as good a proof as any Pompey are a sinking ship.

Thanks to the Yanks we're no longer one of the biggest clubs, certainly not one of the biggest payers and our pulling power has vanished.

We've become a well established league 1 team and nothing more.

As hard as it may be, it's time to accept it otherwise we'll be forever disappointed.

Howard Ise: Whatever happens with transfers over the coming weeks, let’s not forget this was a team that failed again and have gone backwards.

Things need to change! PUP.

Antony Lamb: No surprise. Should have kept Burgess as well.

We are a bargain basement club with billionaire owners.

MacGillivray next. Let’s hope Cowleys can work miracles. Harder league next year.

Gareth True: Disappointing to see him go but good luck to him.

From a business and playing point of view, spending a big chunk of your budget on somebody who’s suffered a lot of injuries time after time is it a wise move?

Plus the fact that a settled centre back pairing is critical for the stability of the side.

Ian Thompson: He will have an outstanding season then they will sell him on for 4m at end of season. Well done Pompey.

Shaun Essery: Wigan athletic lol how far we have fallen under the Eisners is a joke.

Could understand we couldn’t compete with a Chamionship club’s wages but a non-football city who can offer more than Pompey?

Lee C Bialas: Not good for us I'm afraid. Our loss, their gain.

Seems the way it goes we're looking at relegation dogfight next season (hope I'm wrong).

Steve Alexander: Why would you want to go to Wigan?

Playing in front of a half empty stadium. It’s a rugby town. Must be the money.

So we can’t compete with Wigan as far as wages go.

Jolyon Roberts: Looks like Wigan now outmuscle us for wages then. This doesn’t bode well.

Jason Butcher: Wigan!! Thought he’d at least have a punt at the Championship.