Portsmouth have a fourth owner within six months after a takeover by Hong Kong businessman Balram Chainrai was confirmed today – and the club could have a fifth before the season is out.

Portsmouth have a fourth owner of the season after a takeover by Hong Kong businessman Balram Chainrai was confirmed today – and the club could have a fifth before the year is out.

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