Source: Daily_Mail
Portsmouth reject new £3m West Bromwich bid for captain Marc Wilson
West Bromwich Albion have failed in an improved £3million bid for Portsmouth captain Marc Wilson.[LNB]Pompey want to hold on to the versatile midfielder despite being strapped for cash and had already rejected a £2m opening offer from the Baggies.[LNB]Fratton Park administrator Andrew Andronikou said: 'West Brom offered us £3m plus add-ons but that has been turned down.[LNB] Rejected: Portsmouth are desperate to hold on to captain Marc Wilson[LNB]'Steve Cotterill (the manager) does not want to sell such an important player. At the moment, as a club he is not a player we have identified to sell. We will have to wait and see what happens.'[LNB]The 23-year-old Irishman can play in midfield or defence, which is invaluable to Cotterill in managing such a small squad.[LNB]Pompey also hope to re-sign Nigeria forward Kanu on a new contract this week after talks with the 34-year-old former Arsenal and West Bromwich player.[LNB] Scouting report: Peter Odemwingie (West Brom striker) It's still not too late! Sign up for our FREE Fantasy Football - with £40,000 in prizes up for grabsWest Brom 1 Sunderland 0: Peter looks perfect in Albion victoryPreston 1 Portsmouth 0: Pompey in bottom three after Hayes' winner WEST BROMWICH ALBION FC
