Portsmouth: August 2008 - news archive

Charlton Athletic are set to beat QPR and Coventry to the loan capture of Portsmouth defender Martin Crainie.

Jermain Defoe hit a double as Portsmouth moved off the bottom of the table in style with a comfortable 3-0 win over a wasteful Everton.

Portsmouth have been drawn to face Portuguese outfit Vitoria Guimaraes in the first round of the UEFA Cup following Friday's draw.

Boss Harry Redknapp has admitted that striker Jermain Defoe is struggling to be fit for Portsmouth's trip to Everton on Saturday.

Peter Storrie has revealed that Freddie Ljungberg will not be signing for Portsmouth, but Thiago Motta could be handed a deal.

Portsmouth defender Linvoy Primus has completed his loan move back to Charlton despite speculation the move could fall through.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp will spend the rest of the week deciding whether to offer trial midfielder Thiago Motta a deal.

Chelsea winger and Portsmouth target Shaun Wright-Phillips has reportedly had a change of heart and is undergoing a Man City medical.

Portsmouth midfielder Niko Kranjcar has been ruled out for up to three months after undergoing ankle surgery on Wednesday.

Summer signing Glen Little could make his Portsmouth comeback from a thigh injury against Everton on Saturday.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has called off Linvoy Primus' switch to Charlton after a disagreement over the loan length.

Portsmouth skipper Sol Campbell thinks Pompey put in a good show against Manchester United and wants to continue the improvement.

Portsmouth are being linked with a sensational £10million move to bring Chelsea star Shaun Wright-Phillips to Fratton Park

Darren Fletcher's first half strike was enough to give Manchester United their first Premier League win of the season at Portsmouth.

Portsmouth look set to turn to Jerome Thomas against Man Utd in the absence of ankle injury victim Niko Kranjcar.

Portsmouth centre-half Linvoy Primus will rejoin former club Charlton on loan until the end of the season on Wednesday.

Luiz Felipe Scolari has said he will have no problem if Chelsea decide to sell Shaun Wright-Phillips to suitors Portsmouth.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has no interest in Juan Pablo Sorin, Thomas Gravesen, Stephen Appiah or Jordi Lopez.

Portsmouth have signed Arsenal's teenage left-back Armand Traore on a season-long loan deal.

Harry Redknapp has challenged John Utaka to win back his Pompey place as speculation grows in France of a move to Lille.

Borussia Dortmund could beat Portsmouth to the signing of Lens defender Nadir Belhadj because they are keen on a permanent transfer.

Portsmouth quartet Sean Davis, Richard Hughes, Glen Little, Noe Pamarot could all return to contention for the Man Utd game.

England boss Fabio Capello says the door is not closed on Peter Crouch despite looking at Emile Heskey against the Czech Republic.

Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips has again been linked with a move to Portsmouth this summer with a season-long loan deal mooted.

Assistant boss Tony Adams has reiterated that manager Harry Redknapp has no intentions of leaving Portsmouth in the near future.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed he only played Younes Kaboul in midfield at Chelsea as a last resort.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp claims he is happy at Fratton Park following weekend reports of a return to former club West Ham.

Chelsea fired an early season warning to their title rivals with an impressive 4-0 win against Portsmouth at Stamford Bridge.

Fabio Capello has backed Peter Crouch's decision to quit Liverpool and told him an England place is there for the taking this season.

Portsmouth new boy Jerome Thomas is confident he will impress during his season-long loan spell from Charlton and win a permanent deal.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has 'reluctantly' accepted a bid in the region of £3million from Rangers for midfielder Pedro Mendes.

Pompey have reportedly won the race to sign Lens left-back Nadir Beldadj after agreeing a fee of £3million for the Algerian.

Harry Redknapp has cooled his interest in Jordi Lopez and admits he will not be offering Celestine Babayaro a deal at Portsmouth.

Keeper David James admits Uefa Cup football could impact on Portsmouth's chances in the Premier League this season.

Portsmouth are trying to secure a work permit for Trinidad & Tobago international Khaleem Hyland but admit red tape is a problem.

Former Sevilla and Real Madrid midfielder Jordi Lopez, who is a free agent, is currently on trial at Portsmouth.

Ipswich have indicated that a bid will not be forthcoming for Pompey's David Nugent, despite their interest in the striker.

Sylvain Distin insists Portsmouth need to try and secure European football this season and feels they can do it via the league.

Defender Sylvain Distin insists Portsmouth's performance against Man Utd will give the side confidence going into the new season.

Spurs defender Younes Kaboul is reportedly undergoing a medical at Portsmouth after agreeing a four-year deal.

Pompey boss Harry Redknapp has revealed he is still hoping to add to his squad but may be forced to sell before strengthening.

Portsmouth striker David Nugent finally looks set to leave Fratton Park - with Ipswich Town the most likely destination.

Defender Hermann Hreidarsson insists Portsmouth are determined to defeat Manchester United and win the Community Shield on Sunday.

Peter Crouch is aiming to fire Portsmouth to Community Shield glory on Sunday while skipper Sol Campbell should be fit to face United.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp claims Aston Villa have edged ahead in the race to sign Younes Kaboul and Nicky Shorey.

Loan striker Ben Sahar has told Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp not to rule him out of his Community Shield starting plans.

Charlton are still in the hunt for Portsmouth's Martin Cranie as Alan Pardew tries to strengthen his squad.

Portsmouth forward John Utaka claims re-signing Kanu was a major piece of business for the club this summer.

Portsmouth must move quickly if they want Reading's Nicky Shorey with Villa and Sunderland reportedly having bids accepted.

Portsmouth have been boosted by the news that Kanu has pledged his future to the club by penning a one-year deal.

Harry Redknapp is delighted to have completed the signing of Omar Koroma and has let him go on loan to Norwich City.

Lassana Diarra is an injury doubt for the Community Shield after limping off during Pompey's 2-1 win over Oxford last night.

Portsmouth are tipped to land defenders Younes Kaboul and Nicky Shorey from Spurs and Reading respectively this week.