Kerr linked to Pompey post

PORTSMOUTH chairman Milan Mandaric is set to talk with former Republic of Ireland boss Brian Kerr and Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez about the vacant managerial post at Fratton Park.

Mandaric has also approached Southampton to speak to Harry Redknapp - who departed as Pompey boss almost a year ago - although it is understood permission was refused by Saints chairman Rupert Lowe.

His request to speak to Alex McLeish was rejected by Rangers, while Neil Warnock opted to remain at Sheffield United.