Source: Team_Talk
Pompey set to pip Royals to Smith
The former Derby forward appeared to be on his way to the Madejski Stadium after the Hornets accepted a bid from the Royals on Tuesday afternoon.[LNB]But Premier League outfit Pompey made a late bid for the 29-year-old, who must now decide whether to join up with former Watford boss Brendan Rodgers at Reading or take the opportunity to play in the top flight.[LNB]Smith, who was left out of Watford's squad for their Carling Cup second-round tie at Leeds on Tuesday night, was also the subject of a £1.8million bid from Sheffield United this summer.[LNB]A statement on Watford's official website read: "Watford can this evening confirm that the club has received and accepted an offer from Portsmouth for attacker Tommy Smith.[LNB]"The Premiership side made their bid for the 29-year-old late on and it is now down to the player to decide upon a move to Fratton Park or Reading, after the Hornets had accepted an earlier bid from the Berkshire based club."[LNB]Smith has been a revelation for Watford since returning for his second spell at the club three years ago and scored 17 goals in 44 Championship appearances last season.[LNB][LNB]
