EXCLUSIVE: Portsmouth swoop for Tosic despite dark clouds hanging over

12 February 2010 16:27
Crisis club Portsmouth have unveiled another new signing despite their financial meltdown. [LNB]The Barclays Premier League strugglers have landed Dusko Tosic on a free transfer after he was released by Werder Bremen earlier this month.[LNB] On his way: Dusko Tosic (right) was released by Werder Bremen[LNB]The Serbian defender joins Pompey in their desperate bid to avoid relegation at the end of a nightmare season.[LNB]Tosic, 25, was awarded a work permit on Thursday and could go straight into the side to face arch rivals Southampton on Saturday.[LNB] Waiting game: Portsmouth were at the High Court this week[LNB]Portsmouth are fighting to avoid going bust after being handed a brief reprieve by the High Court on Wednesday. HM Revenue & Customs are claiming £12.1million in unpaid VAT, PAYE and National Insurance amid claims the club are trading while insolvent. [LNB]They have been ordered to submit to the court a Statement of Affairs - a financial breakdown of the company - by Wednesday and will have their case re-heard during the following week.[LNB] Portsmouth rescue mission: Premier League set to hand debt-ridden Pompey a lifeline'Insolvent' Portsmouth given a week to live at High Court showdownPompey money men should be held to account over crisis, says ex-boss PulisPORTSMOUTH FC

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