Portsmouth takeover gets go-ahead

Published : 21 Jul 2009 10:30:50

Portsmouth have confirmed a deal has been reached in principle over the sale of the club to United Arab Emirates businessman Sulaiman Al Fahim. "The owners of Portsmouth are pleased to announce that an agreement in principle has been reached over the sale of the club," said a statement. Al Fahim has also been appointed Pompey chairman after passing the Premier League's fit and proper person test. The 32-year-old completed a period of financial due diligence last week. "The Premier.... read more