Stoke City are set to retain the services of Mark Robins, despite interest from Portsmouth. The club are considering bringing in Arsenal under-21 head coach Max Porter to support Robins. This move is seen as a show of faith in Robins, who has been under pressure after a disappointing campaign. The club's board and sporting director Jonathan Walters are backing Robins, and the appointment of Porter is seen as a way to support him. Mousinho was on Stoke City's radar, but the club are now looking to appoint Porter to aid Robins. This will be a relief to fans who were hoping Mousinho would remain at the club. Mousinho has been upfront about his future, but has not spoken since the final-day draw with Birmingham City on May 2. He has said that he loves the club and wants to progress it, but his future is uncertain. The club's fans are hoping that Robins will be able to turn things around and lead the team to success next season.