Portsmouth: June 2008 - news archive

Reported Man City and Tottenham target Lassana Diarra has pledged his future to Portsmouth.

Portsmouth have denied any interest in Harry Kewell or Edu this summer as Harry Redknapp looks to bolster his squad.

Lazio president Claudio Lotito claims he is close to completing the signing of Mauro Zarate who had been linked with Portsmouth.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp fears Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips could prove to be too expensive to try and sign this summer.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has pledged his long-term future to the club and says he has no intention of leaving.

Portsmouth's hope of landing Liverpool's Peter Crouch on the cheap could be scuppered if Arsenal want him to replace Emmanuel Adebayor.

Tony Adams has said he believes three new signings would be ideal as Portsmouth embark on a month of squad strengthening.

Southampton appear to have beaten Portsmouth to the signing of French starlet Morgan Schneiderlin from Strasbourg.

Harry Redknapp has admitted it is unlikely Man City defender Richard Dunne and Tottenham's Younes Kaboul will be joining Portsmouth.

Manchester City have reportedly joined Portsmouth in the race to sign Liverpool's Peter Crouch who is valued at over £9million.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed he wants to try to add Reading's England left-back Nicky Shorey to his squad.

Portsmouth could be willing to restructure their offer for Peter Crouch after reportedly having a £9m bid for the Reds star rejected.

Richard Dunne is set to decide his future next week as Portsmouth prepare one final bid to sign the Manchester City star.

Pompey are set to sign teenage Chelsea striker Ben Sahar on a 6-month loan which could develop into a season-long stay at Fratton Park.

Lyon have jumped ahead of Portsmouth and Wigan in the race to sign Rennes centre-back John Mensah.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp admits he is keen on Liverpool duo Yossi Benayoun and Peter Crouch but knows a deal with be tough.

Portsmouth look set to move for Spurs defender Younes Kaboul but his team-mate Michael Dawson has played down a switch.

Croatia international Niko Kranjcar has denied he is in talks over a summer move away from Portsmouth.

Portsmouth's new signing Glen Little has revealed he was about to extend his stay with Reading but for a Harry Redknapp phone call.

Reading winger Glen Little has joined Portsmouth on a one-year deal after rejecting a new contract at the Madejski Stadium

Man City, Newcastle and Portsmouth are locked in a battle for French-born Ivory Coast international defender Guy Demel, reports say.

Portsmouth expect FA Cup goal hero Kanu to sign his new contract once he returns from Nigeria where he has been promoting the club.

Relegated Birmingham City are being linked with a summer swoop for Portsmouth's out of favour striker David Nugent.

Portsmouth are reportedly closing in on Liverpool striker Peter Crouch, who is set to join for £8million on a four-year contract.

Monaco have reportedly joined the list of clubs who want to sign Portsmouth's Croatian international midfield star Niko Kranjcar.

Portsmouth are reportedly trying to secure the loan signing of Argentine striker Mauro Zarate who impressed for Birmingham last season.

Portsmouth face major competition from Arsenal and Newcastle for Plymouth's £1m-rated 15-year-old striker Aaron Spear.

Harry Redknapp has described luckless Portsmouth's tough-looking start to the new Premier League season as "unbelievable".

Harry Redknapp has denied speculation suggesting Lassana Diarra and Niko Kranjcar could quit Portsmouth this summer.

Portsmouth are braced for offers from Arsenal and Roma for star midfielder Niko Kranjcar, according to reports.

Manchester City are reported to be lining up an £8million swoop for Portsmouth midfielder Lassana Diarra.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is set to launch a bid for Eidur Gudjohnsen if he leaves Barcelona as expected this summer.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has denied any interest in Panathinaikos midfielder Marcelo Mattos and Celtic left-back Lee Naylor.

Eidur Gudjohnsen could be an alternative Pompey target if Harry Redknapp cannot prise Peter Crouch away from Liverpool.

Pompey are trying to sign French teenager Gaulthier Mahoto on a free transfer from Le Havre after he rejected terms in France.

Portsmouth have decided not to sign Czech Republic striker Milan Baros with Lyon claiming two German clubs are interested.

Portsmouth midfielder Sulley Muntari is fit to return for Ghana's World Cup qualifier against Gabon this weekend.

Portsmouth striker Kanu has left for a hectic international schedule with Nigeria with his one year contract extension still unsigned.

Djibril Cisse's agent has confirmed that his client would love to play for Harry Redknapp as Portmouth continue to pursue the striker.

Portsmouth have reportedly turned to Reading left-back Nicky Shorey after failing to land Chelsea star Wayne Bridge.

Portsmouth insist Lassana Diarra will not be joining big-spending Tottenham this summer because he is not for sale.

Liverpool have reportedly dropped their valuation of striker Peter Crouch to £10million which could see a bid from Portsmouth.

Portsmouth assistant boss Tony Adams admits Niko Kranjcar will have to be carefully managed next season amid fears of burnout.

Portsmouth and Wigan are in the race for Charlton defender Madjid Bougherra who is also interesting Rangers, Boro and Newcastle.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce will reportedly resist Portsmouth's interest in Emile Heskey unless they make an offer too good to turn down.

Everton are said to be in a race with Aston Villa and Portsmouth for the signature of Newcastle's Steven Taylor.

Pompey have denied reports that Harry Redknapp has agreed a fee with Panathinaikos for Brazilian midfielder Marcelo Mattos.

Tony Adams has agreed to stay as on as Portsmouth's assistant boss for a further year - admitting European football is the major lure.

Portsmouth are reported to have offered £5.9million to Greek outfit Panathinaikos for their Brazilian midfielder Marcelo Mattos.

Portsmouth could face a battle to keep hold of Sol Campbell this summer as Spanish outfit Villarreal line up a swoop.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp could be set to hijack Crystal Palace's permanent move for Benfica defender Jose Fonte.

Portsmouth will sign Chelsea's Israel international Ben Sahar on a season-long loan with David Nugent set for Hull, reports say.

Czech Republic striker Milan Baros appears to be playing for his Portsmouth future at Euro 2008 following a loan spell at Fratton Park.