Scottish Mag 3 Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Portsmouth are in the 'driving seat' to sign Alou Diarra, according to Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas. The France international is one of Harry Redknapp's prime transfer targets, although he has doubted the likelihood of a deal. Werder Bremen have also expressed an interest in Diarra, who wants to quit the French champions in search of regular first-team football. The latest reports in France suggest a bid of €9million (£6million) will be enough to tempt Lyon into a sale. Pompey are rumoured to have offered close to that figure already and an increased bid is on the cards. Lyon chairman Aulas has confirmed that the Premier League club are currently the favourites to sign the former Liverpool youngster. "Portsmouth are in the driving seat," Aulas told the French media. "Diarra could leave in the coming days." Redknapp has been desperate to strengthen his strike-force, but the Pompey manager has also acknowledged a wish to bring in a new midfielder Could form quite a decent central midfield with Muntari and Mendes. With James, Sol Campbell, Distin, Taylor and Lauren at the back if they can bring in a couple of strikers they would have the makings of quite a decent starting 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen 0 Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 If Pompey can sort out up front next season, they're going to be VERY dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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