Source: Daily_Mail
Portsmouth plea to sell players outside transfer window passed on to FIFA
Portsmouth's attempt to sell players outside the transfer window toease their financial plight will be considered by FIFA - but looksdoomed to failure as it would set a dangerous precedent.[LNB]The Barclays Premier League and the FA have passed on the request tofootball's world governing body, who will have the final say on whetherPortsmouth can receive special treatment. [LNB] Dark clouds: Portsmouth are under pressure to find cash[LNB]It is a desperate effort by Portsmouth to raise cash and reduce the wage bill before they return to the High Court on March 1 to face a winding up petition from HM Revenue and Customs. [LNB]But any bending of FIFA's rules would raise other issues, such as which clubs would be invited to buy the players outside the transfer window. [LNB] Under pressure: Portsmouth manager Avram Grant[LNB][LNB]Portsmouth are guaranteed £247,000 because their FA Cup quarter finalagainst Birmingham will be televised live on ITV on Saturday, March 6.[LNB] Pompey ask Premier League to allow them to sell players outside windowPompey non-executive chairman Sulaiman Al Fahim court short[LNB][LNB]
