Portsmouth’s debts have increased to £138m, it has emerged.

PORTSMOUTH’S administrators have revealed in intricate detail how the club’s debts plunged to an incredible €137million.

Portsmouth today expressed surprise following claims that Sulaiman al Fahim intends to quit the club and pass on his shareholding to the supporters’ trust.

CRISIS-HIT Portsmouth are threatening to sue the Premier League over the transfer ban imposed on the cash-strapped club.

Portsmouth have called on the Premier League to lift the transfer embargo on the club and could start legal proceedings.

Crisis club Portsmouth have not paid their players today but hope to do so tomorrow, the club have told the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA).

Portsmouth manager Paul Hart has been assured he will have money to spend in the January transfer window following Ali Al-Faraj’s takeover of the club.

TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp is set for more deadline-day action and has turned to Portsmouth’s Niko Kranjcar to bolster his squad at White Hart Lane.

MANCHESTER CITY boss Mark Hughes believes Emmanuel Adebayor is enjoying his football again because he is now playing for a team with huge potential – and fans who appreciate him.

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Portsmouth have confirmed a new consortium led by chief executive officer Peter Storrie is in negotiations to buy the club.

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Sulaiman Al Fahim remains committed to completing his proposed takeover of Portsmouth as soon as possible, the club said in a statement last night.

Portsmouth executive chairman Peter Storrie revealed the club must “sell to keep going” with delays continuing over Sulaiman Al Fahim’s proposed takeover.

Dubai-based businessman Sulaiman Al Fahim was today given the green light to complete his takeover of Portsmouth after passing the Premier League’s stringent fit and proper persons test.

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.

The man at the centre of the Manchester City takeover, Dr Sulaiman Al Fahim, has had an offer to buy Portsmouth accepted.

Portsmouth have confirmed the departure of manager Tony Adams “with immediate effect”.

Portsmouth executive chairman Peter Storrie has dismissed suggestions that the south coast club must sell several of their stars this month to balance the books as “a load of rubbish”.

Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin admits he could be on his way out of Fratton Park if the club do not bring in reinforcements in January.

Portsmouth manager Tony Adams admits he needs “one or two players” to reinforce his beleaguered squad – but is unsure how much money will be at his disposal in next month’s transfer window.

Portsmouth manager Tony Adams is “100% confident” he will be allowed to re-invest the full proceeds from Lassana Diarra’s proposed sale to Real Madrid.

PORTSMOUTH have accepted a “substantial” bid from Real Madrid for midfielder Lassana Diarra.

Portsmouth have confirmed they have accepted a “substantial” bid from Real Madrid for midfielder Lassana Diarra.

TONY ADAMS is still in the embryonic stage of his managerial career, but already the Portsmouth boss has honed the art of the outspoken comment.

Tony Adams has been told he does not have to sell any of his squad in January after Portsmouth owner Alexandre Gaydamak put the club up for sale.

PORTSMOUTH owner Alexandre Gaydamak last night insisted there will be no player clear-out as a result of his decision to put the club up for sale.

Portsmouth FC owner Alexandre Gaydamak today confirmed he is hoping to sell the club.

Portsmouth insist their dream of moving to a new waterfront stadium by 2011 is still alive despite new plans for the project looking certain to face a full public inquiry.

TONY ADAMS has warned Portsmouth owner Alexandre Gaydamak that he will quit as manager if the club sells Jermain Defoe — or any other players he wants to keep — in the January transfer window.

Tony Adams is determined to remain at Portsmouth for the long term despite continued speculation regarding a takeover of the south coast club.

Portsmouth could become the latest Premier League club to change hands amid reports that owner Alexandre Gaydamak has held talks with South African mining giant Central Rand Gold.

Portsmouth are bracing themselves to fight off the threat of a raft of top players joining former manager Harry Redknapp at Tottenham in the January transfer window.

SAM ALLARDYCE has emerged as the favourite to become Portsmouth’s new manager after Harry Redknapp’s sudden departure on Saturday night.

Portsmouth have expressed their disappointment at the departure of Harry Redknapp for Tottenham Hotspur.

Harry Redknapp insisted his club have “fantastic assets on the pitch” after Portsmouth denied they are up for sale due to massive debts.

IT was painful enough for Juande Ramos to find himself adrift at the foot of the league following this toothless defeat. But the agony was compounded by seeing the striker he discarded last season causing most of the damage.

Tottenham manager Juande Ramos denied his job was under threat after fans chanted “You don’t know what you’re doing” as his bottom-of-the-table side crashed 2-0 at Portsmouth.

Portsmouth have insisted they are not seeking a buyer for the club but will consider offers.

Portsmouth are adamant there is no dispute over Alexandre Gaydamak’s ownership of the club and say they are “surprised” the Premier League have decided to seek further clarification of the matter.

Portsmouth have revealed plans for a 36,000-capacity waterfront stadium.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has not ruled himself out of the running for the vacant England manager’s job but doubts he will be among the front-runners to succeed Steve McClaren.

Portsmouth are set to end their 108-year stay at Fratton Park after unveiling plans for a new 36,000-seater stadium.

Milan Mandaric hopes to be the new Leicester owner by noon today and has already set his sights on getting the club into the Barclays Premiership.