Source: Telegraph
Fifa unmoved by Portsmouth plea for flexibility to sell outside transfer window
Portsmouth had asked the Premier League if they could sell players outside the summer and January windows as they seek to generate extra revenue amid demands from a variety of creditors, including the winding-up petition from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs. [LNB]The request has been passed to the Football Association and Fifa, who will make the final decision. However, it is understood that Fifa is extremely unlikely to grant Portsmouth's request, despite a High Court hearing on March 1 that could result in the club being liquidated. [LNB] Related ArticlesPortsmouth ask to sell players outside windowPortsmouth's finances scrutinised by HMRCWhelan tells Premier League to address debt crisisProud Portsmouth battle onPremier League may help PortsmouthSport on television'We have put in a request to sell players outside the transfer window. It is something we are exploring,' said a Portsmouth spokesman. [LNB]Having opposed the January sales of Younes Kaboul and Asmir Begovic, manager Avram Grant has repeatedly said that the club must not lose any more players. [LNB]Having lodged a Statement of Affairs with the High Court on Wednesday, Portsmouth also remain in talks with two potential buyers. [LNB]England goalkeeper David James, meanwhile, has declared himself fully fit for the friendly against Egypt on March 3 for what would be his first international start for almost a year. 'There were a couple of things that needed tightening up about my Southampton performance, but I was happy,' he said. [LNB]
