New Pompey deal on table for James

17 May 2010 15:41
Portsmouth have confirmed they have put an informal contract offer on the table for goalkeeper David James - and 'hope' he will sign it soon.[LNB] Veteran stopper James has been at Pompey since 2006 and will be playing in the Championship next season if he signs a new deal following their relegation from the top flight.[LNB]Reports had suggested that the England goalkeeper would not be offered an extension at Fratton Park but the club have refuted such claims.[LNB]Administrator Andrew Andronikou insists that the 39-year-old will be able to make up his own mind if he wants to remain on the South Coast, despite Portsmouth's financial troubles.[LNB]"Two weeks ago we met with his agent, Colin Gordon, and said we wanted David to stay," he told the Portsmouth News.[LNB]"There are financial considerations, but we have informally made an offer to him and hopefully we'll move it on in the next few days."[LNB]Although James will be offered a new contract, he will be in the minority at Portsmouth as they are expected to let a number of players go to reduce the wage bill.

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