Kenny Jackett eyes another move for Wolves' Connor Ronan
Kenny Jackett is interested in taking Wolves youngster Connor Ronan back on loan at Portsmouth next season – and has praised the midfielder’s contribution at Fratton Park.
Ex-Wolves boss Jackett took his former player Ronan on loan for the rest of the season in January, with French defender Sylvain Deslandes making the same switch.
Of the pair, Irish youth international Ronan has made the bigger impact – playing 11 times to Deslandes’ two – and Jackett would be keen to repeat the move next season.
However, he isn’t sure whether Wolves would be willing to let 20-year-old Ronan go.
Jackett told the Portsmouth News: “He’s a player we’re obviously interested in.
“It’s not something we’ve discussed but for Wolves they aren’t going to necessarily commit to it.
“Generally, they get all of their players back in pre-season and assess their options then.
“He’s been looking for the break to get into first-team football. He was slightly frustrated, if pleased to be at a club going in the right direction in Wolves.
“You want to be there or thereabouts with the first team and, as a young player, make a mark.
“He’s happy and pleased for us taking the chance on him with limited league experience.
“For him, Wolves are in the driving seat but I’m sure he’ll be open to it (a return next season).
“They’ll be happy he’s with us and played the games. He’s either started or come on as a sub in the majority of games.
“That’s good for him because over the past couple of seasons, although he’s been with the first-team group, he hasn’t played many games.
“It’s been a good spell for him and we do think he’s helped us.”
Portsmouth are currently eighth in League One, five points off the play-offs.
