Kanu to the rescue: striker pens new deal and pledges to save Portsmouth

Extension: Kanu has signed on for another year at Fratton ParkVeteran striker Kanu has signed a new one-month contract at Portsmouth and promptly promised to keep the club in the Premier League.With stalling takeover talks, big name players jumping ship and the club seemingly stuck at a decaying stadium, there is a currently a somewhat gloomy atmosphere at Fratton Park.But Kanu's signing is one piece of good news and the Nigerian seems bent on being Pompey's saviour.The striker will have to up his game, however, after only scoring twice in 25 appearances last season.Kanu is confident that, given more playing time, he will do and will help keep the club from going down, despite the loss of Peter Crouch, Sol Campbell and Glen Johnson.He said: 'All I know is that we are not going to get into relegation troubleas we still have the kind of players that can keep us afloat. Victory dance: Kanu is hopeful Portsmouth will avoid the drop'Most times you do not need the big names to perform, all you need is a good manager that knows how to manage what he has. 'Some players may have gone, but at least they have me and I am still good enough to help the team stay on course.' Coventry seal deal for Portsmouth defender Martin CranieTHE INSIDER'S LIVE WINDOW WATCH: Van Gaal cool on Bosingwa, Pompey bid for striker Dindane. plus all of Thursday's hot gossipPORTSMOUTH FC

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