Mandaric frustrated at Saints deadlock

PORTSMOUTH chairman Milan Mandaric is approaching crunch time in his efforts to recruit a new manager.

He must now consider whether to meet Southampton’s compensation demands for Harry Redknapp or begin the process of interviewing new candidates for the job.

Redknapp has become the front-runner since resigning from Southampton but Saints chairman Rupert Lowe is asking for more than the £50,000 - plus £75,000 if Portsmouth beat the drop - which has been offered by Mandaric.