Source: SKY_Sports
Crouch demands answers
Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch is demanding answers before committing his future to the Fratton Park club.
Crouch is concerned at the uncertainty surrounding the South Coast club with a takeover deal in progress, no manager in place and speculation over the future of key players.
Property billionaire Dr Sulaiman Al Fahim is close to securing control, but Pompey were forced to issue a statement denying former Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra is involved in the deal.
Paul Hart's short-term contract as manager expired at the end of last season and star right-back Glen Johnson looks certain to depart.
Disappointed
Crouch said: "There are 15 players out of contract at the end of the season - no one knows who the manager is, we don't even know who the owner is to be honest.
"So anyone who is at the club wants reassurances about what is going to happen in the summer. And I'll certainly be asking. I need to find out."
Crouch has seen huge changes since he signed for the club from Liverpool, with the highs achieved under Harry Redknapp replaced by a relegation battle.
The England international added: "I'm really disappointed to be honest.
"We had Harry Redknapp, Jermain Defoe and Lassana Diarra were there, we were in Europe and there were ambitions for the club really going forward. Instead it has taken a backward step.
"I've got to look at it in the summer. We need some players, without a doubt.
"That's plain for everyone to see. Everybody who is a Portsmouth player wants to find out what is going on. Hopefully, things can turn around with prospective new owners.
"We need to strengthen the side. But I've no idea about the new owners."
England
Crouch admitted his hopes of playing for England at next year's World Cup depended on him having a successful domestic season.
He said: "If I'm going to have a chance of playing for England, I need to be playing well.
"What I don't need is to be fighting relegation."
