Webber completes free switch to Portsmouth with something to prove

10 September 2009 18:04
Portsmouth have completed the signing of former Manchester United striker Danny Webber on a free transfer. Webber was released by Sheffield United at the end of last season and has been courted by a number of Championship sides. Crystal Palace, Middlesbrough and Swansea City have all held talks with the 27-year-old free agent. But Webber has secured a move to the Barclays Premier League after Paul Hart offered the forward a two-year-deal at Fratton Park. The striker will help fill the void left by David Nugent - who is on loan at  Burnley, as Pompey look to improve after their poor start to the season. Portsmouth boss Paul Hart said: 'When I found out Danny was available I asked him to come down and train with us - and I was delighted withwhat I saw. 'He plays off the shoulder of defenders and gives us another attacking option. 'I wanted to sign him when I was at Nottingham Forest but he went to Watford. He's another one who's hungry with something to prove.'

Source: Daily_Mail