Pompey bid for McCormack

Sky Sports News understands Portsmouth have bid for Cardiff City forward Ross McCormack. The Premier League side are looking for a new striker following Peter Crouch's recent move to Tottenham Hotspur. McCormack, who has also been linked with Hull City, has been identified by Pompey boss Paul Hart and an offer has now been made. It has previously been reported that the Scotland international has handed in a transfer request with Championship outfit Cardiff due a desire to play top-flight football. McCormack's agent, Willie McKay, has told