Last updated: 14:56, July 5, 2009
Portsmouth news
Portsmouth are managed by the affable Harry Redknapp who made his name ‘wheeling and dealing’ in the transfer market at West Ham.
But Pompey are now backed by the millions of businessman Alexandre Gaydamak which has allowed Redknapp to bring in England strikers Jermain Defoe and Peter Crouch.
Redknapp also has an eye for experienced campaigners and the likes of David James and Sol Campbell played their part in 2008’s FA Cup win over Cardiff which saw the Fratton Park outfit qualify for the Uefa Cup for the first time in their history.
Portsmouth’s ground holds just short of 21,000 fans and they are set to move to a new home in the near future as soon as a suitable site is granted planning permission.
Celtic, Hull and West Ham target Marc-Antoine Fortune reportedly wants Portsmouth to firm up their interest before deciding his future.
Portsmouth defender Linvoy Primus has signed a new one-year deal in a player/ambassadorial capacity to clock up 10 seasons.
Portsmouth defender Sol Campbell is being linked with a surprise move to Newcastle if he leaves Fratton Park this summer.
Fulham have reportedly entered the race to sign Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch who is also being linked with Italy.
Sol Campbell has indicated that he will leave Portsmouth this summer although a Fratton Park extension is among his options.
Niko Kranjcar has played down speculation surrounding his future and has indicated that he would be happy to stay at Portsmouth.
Portsmouth will offer Nigerian striker Nwankwo Kanu a new deal, but five other players have been shown the door.
Bolton Wanderers have completed the signing of former Portsmouth midfielder Sean Davis on a free transfer.
Bristol City have beaten off other Football League clubs to sign Portsmouth reserve team left-back Andre Blackman on a free transfer.
Kanu's agent has confirmed he's in talks with Peter Storrie and is close to agreeing a new one-year deal with Portsmouth.
Portsmouth are being linked with a £2m move for Hull full-back Sam Ricketts as they look to replace Glen Johnson.
Sulaiman Al Fahim's proposed takeover at Portsmouth remains on track to go through by the middle of July, a spokeman claims.
Arnold Mvuemba is set to leave Portsmouth to relaunch his career in French football with Lorient, according to sources in France.
Aston Villa are being linked with a move for Sol Campbell, who has yet to pen a new deal with Portsmouth.
Portsmouth have sold Glen Johnson to Liverpool for an undisclosed fee, believed to be about £17 million.