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Pompey close to Kanu deal

15 Aug 2006 - 12:39:37

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Portsmouth are close to finalising a deal to sign former Arsenal and West Brom striker Kanu.

Pompey boss Harry Redknapp is a long-time admirer of the 30-year-old Nigerian and hopes to secure his services in time for him to play in Saturday's Premiership opener against Blackburn Rovers.

Redknapp told The Sun: "He'll be a great addition to the squad. Kanu is a clever footballer and a good all-round player."

Kanu's imminent arrival will not halt Portsmouth's search for new forwards, as injuries to Lomana LuaLua and Benjani have left them short up front.

Redknapp added: "I desperately need two more strikers."

Press reports have linked Pompey with club record bids for Villarreal's Diego Forlan and Internazionale's Obafemi Martins.