Source: Daily_Mail
Portsmouth given the all clear to press ahead with plans for McCarthy swoop
Blackburn Rovers' out-of-favour striker Benni McCarthy has issued a come-and-get-me plea to cash-strapped Portsmouth.[LNB]The South Africa striker has played a bit-part role at Ewood Park this season making just one Barclays Premier League start.[LNB]Paul Hart is reportedly preparing a January loan switch for the 31-year-old South African as Pompey look to bolster their attacking ranks in preparation for their fight for top-flight survival.[LNB] On the move: Benni McCarthy wants to leave Blackburn[LNB]And McCarthy's agent Rob Moore has confirmed the forward wants to leave Ewood Park in the forthcoming transfer window.[LNB]Moore told KickOff.com: 'Yes, Benni wants to leave Blackburn. He has not been given the chance to show his worth this season in the Premiership and there's no denying that it seems like he is not the type of player Sam Allardyce is looking for.[LNB]'This has been a bad season at Blackburn for both Elrio [van Heerden] and Benni - neither seem to be the kind of player that fits into the Blackburn system and both need to move on in January.'[LNB] Manchester United 2 Blackburn 0: It's a fight for Sir Alex Ferguson Racism, homophobia, no respect for refs and too much money - how the fans view football Portsmouth 4 Wigan 0: Aruna Dindane delivers at last to breathe life into PompeyFour goals for owner number four but Portsmouth's off-field situation is still unclear[LNB]
