Portsmouth chief would rather trust in youth than spend £150m on Maradona's superstars

23 July 2009 14:30
Portsmouth owner Sulaiman Al Fahim admits Diego Maradona would be an ideal ambassador for the club. Eastern promises: New Portsmouth owner Sulaiman Al Fahim But the Arab money man says there are no talks over bringing the Argentina boss to Fratton Park. Al Fahim said emails published in the Middle East detailing Maradona's plans do not chime with his long-term plans for the south coast club. The Argentina legend's lawyer Angel Oscar Moyana sensationally claims David Villa, David Silva, Samuel Eto'o and Sergio Aguero could follow to Fratton Park if Maradona quits his job as Argentina boss for a move to the Barclays Premier League. But Al Fahim seems to prefer bringing through young talent rather than bankrolling a £150m-plus move for the superstars. 'That is maybe what he (Maradona) is suggesting but it is up to the manager Paul Hart who he will have in the team,' Al Fahim told arabianbusiness.com. 'I want to see a very organised and successful development of both the club and the team, and I don't think rushing out and buying very expensive players is the way forward.

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