Pompey third-choice keeper plans confirmed as Kenny Jacket gives update on triallists

But it’s not ‘one or the other’ between current triallists Duncan Turnbull and Taylor Seymour.

Giant American stopper Turnbull continues to train with the Blues.

The Chicago-based talent was set for a reserve outing against Aston Villa on Tuesday, but the game at Bognor’s Nyewood Lane was postponed.

Because of the recent wet weather, Jackett conceded it might be difficult to find a pitch to run the rule over Turnbull, 21, in a match scenario.

Nevertheless, the Pompey boss still covets a keeper to provide support for Alex Bass and Craig MacGillivray.

Luke McGee’s loan departure to Bradford in January, plus Croatia under-19 international Petar Durin's release, has opened up a berth in his squad.

Jackett said: ‘It was disappointing for Duncan that the game was called off and he didn’t play, but he’s still been training with us.

‘It looks hard, difficult for us (to organise a reserve game). You're looking at the weather forecast more than anything.

‘The game was changed from Havant to Bognor and it’s not anyone else’s fault. We need a bit of calm so we can get out on the pitches.

‘We would like to see him in a game, but we will see.

‘Are we looking for a number-three keeper? Yes, we are. It all depends on a lot of things.

‘For example, what their expectations are, but we are looking for a third keeper, definitely.’

Seymour has been with Pompey since before Christmas, featuring in several reserve and academy games.

The Lewes keeper is a second-year scholar, though, and would still be eligible to play for the youth team as an over-age keeper next season.

It would primarily be academy chief Mark Kelly who decides if the Blues offer Seymour a deal – although goalkeeping coach John Keeley will also be involved.

Jackett added: ‘Taylor Seymour is 18 and would be under-19 next season, so he could still play in the youth team.

‘There's a consideration for him to do that. I don’t think that it is one or the other.

‘Mark Kelly and our youth department would lean on the decision more, although John Keeley would have a say.’