Redknapp ups ante at Pompey
But that could change if Nigerian star Utaka can help persuade his international team-mate Nwankwo Kanu to sign a new deal with Pompey after top-scoring for them last term.
Utaka, 25, notched 23 goals in 73 games for previous club Rennes in France, but his dribbling skills and ability to find space on the flanks are considered his best qualities.