Archive for July, 2007

Campbell: I could leave Portsmouth

Portsmouth - Sol CampbellPortsmouth defender Sol Campbell has dropped a hint that he will not see his career out with Pompey.

The 32-year-old has twelve months left on his deal at Fratton Park and La Liga outfit Villarreal are keen on signing the former Arsenal stopper.

Campbell said: “I don’t think Portsmouth will be my last club.”

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Kanu to sign deal next week

Portsmouth - Harry RedknappPortsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is confident that Kanu will finally put pen to paper on a new contract next week.

The Nigerian striker was linked with a return to Ajax and speculation increased on his future at Fratton Park, following the arrivals of David Nugent and John Utaka.

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Moyes: It’s hard with less money

Everton - David MoyesEverton boss David Moyes remains determined to bring in some new faces, but admits that his chances of signing players has been damaged by some of the big money spending.

Tottenham, Liverpool, Manchester United and even Portsmouth have already been spending big ahead of next season, while Everton have so far only spent £4million on Phil Jagielka from Sheffield United.

“I think there has been some irresponsible buying and spending by some clubs, and it makes it a bit more difficult if you’ve got less money to spend than that,” Moyes told the club’s official website.

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John Utaka video footage

Pompey fans will be interested to see some footage of John Utaka in action. Utaka, a Cameroon international striker has joined Portsmouth from French outfit Rennes for an undisclosed fee, along with David Nugent who has joined for a fee thought to be in the region of £6million from Preston North End.

Redknapp joy at double deal

Portsmouth - Harry RedknappPortsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has expressed his delight after completing the double deal of David Nugent and John Utaka.

Nugent has moved to Fratton Park for an undisclosed fee, thought to be around £6million from Preston. Utaka who is a Nigerian international and joined from Rennes and both players have signed four-year deals.

“Will he score goals in the Premier League? I’m sure he will,” Redknapp said on Sky Sports News.

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£10m Kanoute price tag

Portsmouth - Harry RedknappSevilla have slapped a £10million price tag on Fredi Kanoute.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has already admitted that he would love to bring the former Spurs striker to Fratton Park, whilst Newcastle and Bolton are said to have made enquiries.

Pompey have already had a £4.7million bid rejected for the Mali international, and Redknapp will have to double his bid if he wants to sign Kanoute.

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