PORTSMOUTH chief executive Peter Storrie is hopeful that a South African consortium will complete a deal to buy the cash-strapped south-coast club today.

The financial future of Portsmouth remains unclear despite the club denying they have been formally served with a winding-up petition.

PORTSMOUTH last night denied being formally served with a winding-up petition in a statement released by the club.

Portsmouth have denied being formally served with a winding up petition by the UK's HM Revenue & Customs, in a statement released by the club.

Premier League strugglers Portsmouth have been issued with a winding up petition by the UK's HM Revenue & Customs.

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie has been asked by owner Ali Al Faraj to find investors interested in putting money into the club.

Portsmouth FC has issued a strongly-worded statement denying rumours the club planning to go into administration.

Portsmouth’s turbulent season took another downward turn last night as the club confirmed their players had not been paid for a second time this season.

Avram Grant has been appointed as Portsmouth’s director of football, the club have confirmed.

HARRY REDKNAPP dismissed any notion that he was about to leave Tottenham after odds tumbled on him becoming the first Premier League manager to lose his job this season.

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

PORTSMOUTH executive directors are close to securing funding for wages owed to players – but new owner Sulaiman al Fahim has been told refinancing the club and paying staff on time is ultimately his responsibility.

Portsmouth players are expected to be paid wages owed to them in the next two days, the club have confirmed.

PAUL HART admits he will receive little of the £50 million owner Sulaiman Al Fahim is planning to inject into Portsmouth.

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie has confirmed he will stay with the club – and admitted it would be “daft and stupid” to sack manager Paul Hart.

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Portsmouth owner Sulaiman Al Fahim insists there will be money for manager Paul Hart to spend when the January transfer window opens.

Portsmouth today boosted their striking ranks with the capture of free agent Danny Webber after he impressed during a trial at Fratton Park.

Tottenham's interest in Portsmouth pair Niko Kranjcar and David James was at the centre of a hectic day of negotiations ahead of the transfer window closing this evening.

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 manager Paul Hart is expected to make Watford forward Tommy Smith his first signing after Sulaiman Al Fahim announced his takeover of the club was completed.

Sulaiman Al Fahim today issued a statement announcing his investment group have completed their takeover of Portsmouth.

ARSENE WENGER isn’t used to being contradicted at Arsenal where his word has virtually become law over the last 13 years.

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

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.

Paul Hart has warned Portsmouth fans that the imminent departure of Peter Crouch to Tottenham heralds the start of a “modest” future at Fratton Park.

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.

PORTSMOUTH striker Peter Crouch has called for the uncertainty surrounding the club to be cleared up before he commits his future to Fratton Park.

Premier League chairman Dave Richards has warned the impending takeover of Portsmouth will fail if former Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra is involved.

Portsmouth insist neither former Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra nor Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards is involved in the impending takeover of the club.

SETANTA’S difficulties could hardly have come at a worse time for football.

England striker Peter Crouch has no regrets over his move to Portsmouth last summer after Fabio Capello told him to get regular first-team football.

Sven-Goran Eriksson has made it clear he is interested in becoming Portsmouth’s new manager.

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.

Manchester United chief executive David Gill expects cash-rich neighbours Manchester City to “make some moves” as the recession begins to bite.

A United Arab Emirates-based business today claimed to have completed a takeover of Manchester City.