Nugent close to Ipswich move

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp expects David Nugent to complete his loan move to Ipswich this week.

The former Preston striker has struggled to settle at Fratton Park and the clubs have agreed a financial package for him to move to Portman Road until the end of the season.

However, Nugent only returned to training this week after a groin operation and has yet to agree to the move.

Redknapp told BBC Radio Solent: “It should be tied up in the next few days. It’s a good deal for us financially too which is important.

“(Portsmouth chief executive) Peter Storrie has been dealing with their chairman (David Sheepshanks), and they have made a good offer. Lots of clubs have asked about taking David, but Ipswich are the only ones to come forward with a decent offer.

“David is interested in going, so we’re just waiting for his injury to clear up, which should be in the next few days.”