Pompey keep hold of Mendes
25 Jul 2008 - 09:38:00
Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp says he will not allow midfielder Pedro Mendes to leave the club, due to Sulley Muntari's imminent exit from Fratton Park.
Portugal international Mendes was a target for Rangers, but Redknapp now wants to keep hold of the former Spurs schemer as Muntari prepares to join Italian champions Internazionale.
He told the Daily Record: "I did speak to Walter Smith about a couple of players and he said he liked Mendes.
"I think his wages might have been an issue for Rangers, but the biggest problem is that with Muntari going I will need Pedro in my team.
"He played his way back into our side for the FA Cup Final, he's a terrific player and a really good lad. Now Muntari is leaving I need him to stay.
"Pedro is not a player I want to lose. Because of the Muntari deal I don't need to sell anyone else, so it would take a big offer for me to consider letting Pedro go."
