Source: SKY_Sports
Finnan exits Espanyol
Steve Finnan has been released from the final year of his contract with Espanyol, paving the way for a switch to Portsmouth.
The Republic of Ireland international, who only moved to Spain from Liverpool last summer, has called time on his injury-hit career in La Liga after just one season.
Espanyol confirmed on their official club website that they had reached an agreement for the full-back to move on 12 months before the end of his current deal.
Pompey boss Paul Hart revealed earlier on Monday that Finnan was one of several transfer targets he was hoping to secure having been handed the Fratton Park post on a full-time basis.
Sunderland, Stoke City and Wolves have also been credited with an interest, but it appears the South Coast club are in pole position.
The 33-year-old made over 200 appearances during his five years at Anfield after moving to Merseyside from Fulham before being allowed to depart by Rafa Benitez.
