Premier League to divert Portsmouth's TV cash

The Premier League are set to pay Portsmouth’s £7m (€7.8m) share of the latest television monies directly to other top-flight sides to settle the struggling club’s outstanding transfer debts.

The cash is due to be paid as part of the latest instalment of TV money but with Chelsea, Tottenham and Watford all owed money by Portsmouth it is understood the league will pay the £7m (€7.8m) directly to the clubs.