Pompey move for Mvuemba
05 Jul 2007 - 16:17:33
Portsmouth have completed the signing of former loan midfielder Arnold Mvuemba from Rennes for an undisclosed fee.
The 22-year-old made seven appearances while on loan at Fratton Park last season and has agreed a three-year contract with the south coast club.
"An agreement has been reached between Portsmouth and Rennes regarding the definitive transfer of Arnold Mvuemba," confirmed a statement from the French club.
"Having been loaned to the English club last January, the midfielder has signed for three years."
Meanwhile, Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has warned out of contract striker Kanu that his patience is wearing thin over a proposed new deal.
The 31-year-old former Arsenal and Internazionale hitman scored ten times in the Premier League last season but has so far failed to agree terms on a fresh contract.
Kanu is believed to want a two-year deal, while Pompey are only willing to offer a one-year contract with the option for a further 12 months.
"I don't know what's going to happen with Kanu," Redknapp told the club's official website.
"The thing with the big man is, if I get two strikers in then suddenly things looks different. Suddenly he's got to make his mind up.
"So if Kanu doesn't take the offer in the next week or so then it might not be there."