Source: Team_Talk
Pompey: No sales before cup final
Portsmouth's administrator Andrew Andronikou has confirmed the club will not agree to sell any players before the FA Cup final.[LNB] The Premier League's bottom club were recently granted permission to sell players outside of the transfer window due to the financial situation at Fratton Park.[LNB]The likes of Nadir Belhadj, Kevin-Prince Boateng and Marc Wilson have been linked with other clubs, while promising teenager Lenny Sowah has been attracting interest.[LNB]However, Andronikou is putting all discussions regarding possible departures on hold until after Portsmouth have faced Chelsea in the cup final at Wembley on 15 May.[LNB]"There will be absolutely no sales before the Cup final," Andronikou told The News. "I can assure supporters of that.[LNB]"It's going to be difficult enough without looking to offload players, so that is something not on our agenda.[LNB]"There is a core half-a-dozen players attracting interest. I have also already had a few enquiries about Lenny Sowah. They are purely enquiries at the moment. [LNB]"The agents have been told to take note of any offers, but not to bring them to us at this moment in time.[LNB]"We will look at the situation after the final game of the season - not before."[LNB]Andronikou also revealed that Kanu has accepted a compromise deal regarding bonuses he is entitled to, with several other players due to follow suit.[LNB]He added: "I now expect everyone to be available from now until the end of the season.[LNB]"Kanu, being the gentleman and true professional he is, has come to an agreement with us and a compromise has been reached.[LNB]"These players want to represent this club and deserve credit for their willingness to compromise."
