Blackburn forward DJ Campbell is one of the six people arrested in connection with a football spot-fixing investigation, his club have confirmed.

Six people remain in custody after being arrested in connection with a second investigation into football spot-fixing following allegations that a player rigged a Championship game for cash.

Pompey Supporters’ Trust – Portsmouth’s sole hope for survival – have reacted to the news of Portpin’s withdrawal to buy the financially-stricken club by declaring “this is the moment we have been waiting for”.

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