Portsmouth have confirmed they have been hit with a transfer embargo from the Premier League for failing to pay money owed to other clubs.

Portsmouth’s chaotic week has taken a fresh twist following reports from Dubai of owner Sulaiman Al Fahim being admitted to hospital.

The man at the centre of the Manchester City takeover, Dr Sulaiman Al Fahim, is on the verge of buying Portsmouth after the club announced last night they had accepted an offer from the billionaire businessman.