Portsmouth: August 2009 Archives

Tottenham have agreed a deal with Portsmouth to sign Croatian playmaker Niko Kranjcar for a fee of around £2.5million.

Portsmouth are in talks to sign Manchester City defender Tal Ben-Haim before the transfer window closes on Tuesday.

Portsmouth have failed with a £3m bid to Egyptian giants Zamalek for ex-Wigan Athletic loan striker Amr Zaki.

Portsmouth are being linked with Aston Villa left-back Nicky Shorey and Man City centre-half Tal Ben Haim.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart has hailed David James as "the best goalkeeper in England" and does not expect him to leave the club.

Emmanuel Adebayor's third goal of the season lifted Manchester City into the top four as Portsmouth lost their fourth straight game.

David James is expected to shake off a knee injury in time to face his old club Manchester City at Fratton Park on Sunday.

Everton new-boy Sylvain Distin has lifted the lid on recent life at Portsmouth and admits that the south-coast club is in turmoil.

Jamie O'Hara is hoping to win back his first-team shirt at Tottenham by impressing on loan at Portsmouth until January.

Lens striker Aruna Dindane has signed for Portsmouth on a season-long loan, while Spurs' Kevin-Prince Boateng has joined in a £4m deal.

Everton have sealed a deal for Sylvain Distin after having a move for Middlesbrough's David Wheater rejected on Thursday.

Portsmouth have completed the signing of Wigan midfielder Michael Brown with Spurs duo Jamie O'Hara and Kevin-Prince Boateng to follow.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart has had a bid for Sunderland defender Nyron Nosworthy rejected as he bids to make around five more signings.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has now admitted that midfielder Michael Brown is set to leave for Premier League rivals Portsmouth.

Portsmouth are in talks with Wigan midfielder Michael Brown and have also been linked with Watford defender Mike Williamson.

Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin will undergo a medical on Thursday night ahead of signing a three-year deal at Everton.

Portsmouth have completed the signing of Watford striker Tommy Smith for a fee thought to be in the region of £2m.

New Portsmouth owner Sulaiman Al Fahim has confirmed he wants to keep Paul Hart as manager following his takeover.

Watford striker Tommy Smith looks set to join Portsmouth for £2m to become Sulaiman Al Fahim's first signing.

Portsmouth have edged ever nearer to signing Tommy Smith, after the Watford striker checked into the club for a medical.

Sulaiman Al Fahim claims he is the shock new owner of Portsmouth and that he has guaranteed the club's considerable debts.

Paul Hart will be handed a transfer warchest in January to strengthen his squad, once the new owners gain control at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth have had a bid for Watford's Tommy Smith accepted and the striker is now heading to Fratton Park for talks.

David James has been ruled out of Portsmouth's Carling Cup clash with Hereford and is set to be replaced by Asmir Begovic.

Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin could be on the verge of leaving Fratton Park after Aston Villa made a bid to sign him.

Boss Paul Hart is backing Portsmouth to bounce back from their poor start to the season after three straight defeats.

Portsmouth are being linked with a £400,000 swoop for Algeria star Hadj Aissa who is currently with Wifaq Setif.

Portsmouth goalkeeper David James will have a scan on his injured knee on Monday, manager Paul Hart has confirmed.

Abou Diaby's brace helped Arsenal seal a 4-1 win over Portsmouth at the Emirates to continue their flying start to the season.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has denied any interest in Portsmouth's David James after Heurelho Gomes suffered a thigh problem.

Portsmouth trio Papa Bouba Diop, Steve Finnan and Herman Hreidarsson are all out of the trip to Arsenal on Saturday.

Villa are still chasing Sylvain Distin and Stephen Warnock but are not ready to make a £12m bid for Matthew Upson.

Boss Paul Hart felt the penalty decision which cost Portsmouth a point at Birmingham on Wednesday night was "harsh".

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart is in the dark over the amount of funds he will be handed if Peter Storrie's consortium takes control.

James McFadden scored from the penalty spot in stoppage time to hand Birmingham a deserved win in a scrappy encounter at St Andrews.

Ex-Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein is reported to be part of a consortium trying to take control of Portsmouth with CEO Peter Storrie.

Portsmouth are sweating on international clearance for right-back Anthony Vanden Borre ahead of the trip to Birmingham.

Gavin McCann and Dan Shittu are in advanced talks with Portsmouth but David Nugent will not be heading to Bolton as part of the deal.

Portsmouth are closing in on a deal for Lens striker Aruna Dindane while also eyeing Bolton's Danny Shittu and Rennes' Oliver Thomert.

Paul Hart insists Portsmouth will not be forced to sell any of their top players and that no one else will leave unless they ask to.

Portsmouth will make a complaint against the Italian FA following a hold-up over the loan signing of Anthony Vanden Borre.

Sulaiman Al-Fahim's spokesman claims his Portsmouth takeover is on course but boss Paul Hart admits it's becoming like "Fawlty Towers".

David James fears Portsmouth could go into administration if Sulaiman Al Fahim's proposed takeover does not go through.

Portsmouth are closing in on Newcastle winger Jonas Gutierrez and Egypt striker Amir Zaki, according to their prospective new owner.

Bobby Zamora proved to be a pain in the backside for Portsmouth as his goal gives Fulham a winning start to the season.

Portsmouth striker Kanu has signed a one-month deal at Fratton Park after falling out of contract over the summer.

Coventry new boy Martin Cranie is eyeing a push for promotion after arriving from Portsmouth on a three-year deal.

Portsmouth keeper David James should start against Fulham following shoulder surgery but defender Steve Finnan is out.

Portsmouth have confirmed the capture of versatile defender Anthony Vanden Borre on a season-long loan deal from Serie A side Genoa.

Portsmouth are hoping to win the race to sign former Liverpool winger Bolo Zenden after he admitted he'd held talks with several sides.

Middlesbrough midfielder Gary O'Neil is again being linked with a move to Everton with Portsmouth also watching developments.

Coventry are closing in on the capture of England Under-21 defender Martin Cranie after agreeing an undisclosed fee with Portsmouth.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart has made it clear that he wants to keep his star players at the club despite continued speculation.

Portsmouth's Niko Kranjcar has declared that he will be staying for the remainder of his contract but will then leave the club.

Manchester City could be about to turn to their third choice defender target with Portsmouth's Sylvain Distin the next on the list.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce could make a swoop on Portsmouth for defender Sylvain Distin after revealing his admiration.

Peter Storrie has blasted reports claiming Sulaiman Al Fahim has been given a deadline to complete his takeover of Portsmouth.

Free agent Mark Viduka has accepted an offer in principle to sign for Portsmouth, manager Paul Hart has revealed.

Portsmouth have signed veteran keeper Antti Niemi on a one-year deal while Arnold Mvuemba has left the club by mutual consent.

Portsmouth executive chairman Peter Storrie has confirmed Pompey's interest in Celtic left-back Lee Naylor.

Star Portsmouth trio David James, Sylvain Distin and Niko Kranjcar will not be sold unless the club's financial position gets worse.

Former Portsmouth captain Sol Campbell is understood to close to signing for Notts County on a free transfer.

Portsmouth executive chairman Peter Storrie says he simply doesn't know how long it will take to complete Sulaiman Al Fahim's takeover.

Portsmouth keeper David James is a reported target for Sunderland as Pompey struggle to keep their squad together.

Portsmouth have completed a loan swoop on Lyon for striker Frederic Piquionne and have an exclusive option to buy him.

Portsmouth duo David Nugent and Marc Wilson have been disciplined after an alleged bust-up on last week's trip to Portugal.

Portsmouth are preparing to launch a bid to sign Egyptian striker Amr Zaki on loan for the season after missing out on Nikola Kalinic.

Portsmouth executive chairman Peter Storrie has revealed the club are being forced to sell players as the takeover saga continues.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart is hoping to make progress on his search for new signings this week with strikers a priority.

Portsmouth keeper David James has pledged his future to the club following rumours he was set to join Spurs.

Portsmouth new boy Steve Finnan suffered a suspected hamstring injury on his debut as Pompey lost 4-0 to Benfica.

Portsmouth are tipped to offer striker Mark Viduka a one-year deal to extend his stay in the Premier League.

Tottenham have agreed a deal with Portsmouth to sign Croatian playmaker Niko Kranjcar for a fee of around £2.5million.

Portsmouth are in talks to sign Manchester City defender Tal Ben-Haim before the transfer window closes on Tuesday.

Portsmouth have failed with a £3m bid to Egyptian giants Zamalek for ex-Wigan Athletic loan striker Amr Zaki.

Portsmouth are being linked with Aston Villa left-back Nicky Shorey and Man City centre-half Tal Ben Haim.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart has hailed David James as "the best goalkeeper in England" and does not expect him to leave the club.

Emmanuel Adebayor's third goal of the season lifted Manchester City into the top four as Portsmouth lost their fourth straight game.

David James is expected to shake off a knee injury in time to face his old club Manchester City at Fratton Park on Sunday.

Everton new-boy Sylvain Distin has lifted the lid on recent life at Portsmouth and admits that the south-coast club is in turmoil.

Jamie O'Hara is hoping to win back his first-team shirt at Tottenham by impressing on loan at Portsmouth until January.

Lens striker Aruna Dindane has signed for Portsmouth on a season-long loan, while Spurs' Kevin-Prince Boateng has joined in a £4m deal.

Everton have sealed a deal for Sylvain Distin after having a move for Middlesbrough's David Wheater rejected on Thursday.

Portsmouth have completed the signing of Wigan midfielder Michael Brown with Spurs duo Jamie O'Hara and Kevin-Prince Boateng to follow.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart has had a bid for Sunderland defender Nyron Nosworthy rejected as he bids to make around five more signings.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has now admitted that midfielder Michael Brown is set to leave for Premier League rivals Portsmouth.

Portsmouth are in talks with Wigan midfielder Michael Brown and have also been linked with Watford defender Mike Williamson.

Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin will undergo a medical on Thursday night ahead of signing a three-year deal at Everton.

Portsmouth have completed the signing of Watford striker Tommy Smith for a fee thought to be in the region of £2m.

New Portsmouth owner Sulaiman Al Fahim has confirmed he wants to keep Paul Hart as manager following his takeover.

Watford striker Tommy Smith looks set to join Portsmouth for £2m to become Sulaiman Al Fahim's first signing.

Portsmouth have edged ever nearer to signing Tommy Smith, after the Watford striker checked into the club for a medical.