Portsmouth close in on Bolo Zenden

13 August 2009 10:55
Manager Paul Hart needs to strengthen his squad but has no money to spend.[LNB]However, Zenden is available on a free transfer after being released by Marseille.[LNB] Related ArticlesPompey pay upJohnson puts record straightJames nears Portsmouth exitPortsmouth sign PiquionnePortsmouth duo in 'bust up'Portsmouth takeover in doubtZenden has experience of the Premier League, having played for Liverpool, Middlesbrough and Chelsea and the 32-year-old would welcome a return to England's top flight.[LNB]Zenden said: "Hull, Blackburn and Portsmouth have expressed an interest and I am in talks with all those clubs.[LNB]"There are other teams interested but my main preference is to move to England. The Premier League is the best in the world with the best players.[LNB]"I am in Holland at the minute but once everything is agreed I am ready to get on the first flight to England."[LNB]Portsmouth have already signed 21-year-old Belgium midfielder Vanden Borre on loan from Italian club Genoa.[LNB] 

Source: Telegraph