Source: SKY_Sports
Gaydamak to help with deal
Sasha Gaydamak will do all he can to help complete the sale of Portsmouth, according to a spokesman for the former owner of the Premier League club.
Current owner Sulaiman Al-Fahim is attempting to sell a 90 per
cent majority share in Pompey and talks have been taking place with Saudi-Arabian businessman Ali Al-Faraj.
Al-Fahim only bought the South Coast outfit in August but he has failed to produce the neccesary funds, which led to players failing to receive their salaries last week.
It is hoped that an agreement with Al-Faraj could be reached by Wednesday and Gaydamak, who sold to Al-Fahim two months ago, is keen to assist.
Gaydamak still owns land surrounding Fratton Park and must give his backing to any new shareholders in the club, but he is prepared to cooperate with Al-Faraj.
A spokesman for the former Pompey owner told Sky Sports News: "Sasha Gaydamak only became aware of the deal to sell Portsmouth on Friday.
"He has instructed his advisors to provide all assistance to help any deal happen.
"He will do everything he can to assist the completion of a sale to an owner with the long-term interests of the club and its supporters."
Al-Faraj has already passed the Premier League's fit and proper persons test after a failed attempt to buy Portsmouth in the summer.
