Tony Adams has revealed he was "surprised" to be sacked as manager of Portsmouth.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has dismissed reports linking him with a move back to former club West Ham as “an absolute load of rubbish”.

Southampton defender Claus Lundekvam has retired from the game after losing his battle with a long-standing ankle injury.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp expects David Nugent to complete his loan move to Ipswich this week.

Bolton have eased their goalkeeping worries with the capture of Oman international Ali Al-Habsi from top Norwegian club SFK Lyn.

Portsmouth have swooped to land Zimbabwe international Benjani Mwaruwari for £4.1m (€5.9m), according to BBC Radio Solent.

Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe is continuing to interview candidates to replace Harry Redknapp, with little-known Dutchman Mark Wotte leaping to the top of his reported wish-list.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has scuppered Coca-Cola Championship side Southampton’s bid to sign full-back Glen Johnson on loan.

Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric has warned Southampton they will not sign Ricardo Fuller “for free”.

Portsmouth today added Norwegian Azar Karadas to their multi-national squad as the striker joined on a year-long loan.

Sander Westerveld is set for a Premiership return with Portsmouth after four years in Spain.

Portsmouth have completed the signings of Everton defender David Unsworth and Newcastle striker Lomana LuaLua, according to BBC Radio Solent.