According to Aussie reporter James Dodd, Jacob Farrell is set to join Western Sydney Wanderers. A loan is being finalised for the Portsmouth player. Farrell will likely finish the season there, returning to England in the summer. He had established himself as a standout left-back while at Central Coast Mariners.

The News reveals that Jacob Farrell has interest from League One, the Scottish Premiership, the A-League and Denmark’s Superliga this month. It is reported that a loan may be the best option for Jacob Farrell to play regularly. Manager John Mousinho has indicated that Farrell may stay at Portsmouth in the immediate future, but also said there was consideration of a loan earlier in the window. A return to Central Coast Mariners was suggested, but did not proceed due to ownership problems.

Farrell was one of multiple players set to join A-League side Central Coast Mariners. Mike Charlesworth appeared to have reached an agreement with prospective owner Damon Hanlin, but the deal collapsed, and the Australian Professional League has now stripped owner Charlesworth of the club’s licence. This leaves the team in an uncertain situation and the deal for Portsmouth man Farrell in doubt.