Source: Team_Talk
Rocha set to sign new Pompey deal
Portsmouth boss Steve Cotterill is set to finalise a deal to re-sign Ricardo Rocha and also looking to add some loan players to his squad.[LNB] Rocha was offered a new contract over the summer but wanted to explore other options following Pompey's relegation from the Premier League.[LNB]However, the deal is expected to be tied up during a meeting with chief executive David Lampitt later on Friday.[LNB]Cotterill spoke with Rocha to make sure he retained a desire to play at Fratton Park and is happy the 31-year-old is ready for the battle.[LNB]"It's been a game of bluff a bit but one we've ended up winning," Cotterill told The News.[LNB]"At the end of the day, by saying 'don't come' I thought it might work out in the long run. Now he has come to us. [LNB]"Maybe his options have narrowed. But I had to see him, look him in the eye and see he wants to play for this club."[LNB]The transfer window closed on Tuesday but Pompey will be able to make emergency loan signings from next week.[LNB]Cotterill is hoping to do a bit more business and, having completed late deals for Liam Lawrence and Dave Kitson, the manager is feeling more relaxed about the options at his disposal.[LNB]He said: "We need to get more players across the line and make us stronger. Players don't like competition but it's good for them. [LNB]"We've not had that but we're starting to get there a bit.[LNB]"There's a couple we are talking to. We need to get more players across the line to make us stronger.[LNB]"We've not had a lot of options but we've been trying to address a lot of areas.[LNB]"It's been hard but I do feel there is a chink of light and we are starting to move forward a bit."
