Portsmouth 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.
Everton 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.
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.
Portsmouth 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.
Sevilla 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.