What`s Happening
Portsmouth is reportedly showing interest in KVC Westerlo and USMNT winger Griffin Yow. The club is looking to bolster their attacking options ahead of the upcoming Championship season. While no formal proposal has been submitted yet, it`s anticipated that Pompey will make their interest official in the near future.
The 22-year-old American international, who represented the USMNT at the 2024 Summer Olympics, is expected to depart the Belgian club this summer as he enters the final year of his contract. Previous reports linked him with Anderlecht, and several Eredivisie teams in the Netherlands are also monitoring the situation.
The Financial Aspect
This potential transfer holds significant financial implications for D.C. United. The MLS club wisely negotiated a 35 percent sell-on clause when Yow transferred to Westerlo in 2022. Any funds received from this clause as a result of a move can be converted into General Allocation Money (GAM), providing valuable financial flexibility for D.C. United under MLS roster regulations.
Olympic Contribution
At the 2024 Olympics, Griffin Yow featured in five games for the USMNT, where he registered three assists and scored one goal.
What Comes Next
Yow is likely to evaluate Portsmouth`s offer and project against any other competing bids that may emerge in the coming weeks. The Belgian top flight football season is scheduled to begin on July 26.
