Kranjcar committed

The news that Niko Kranjcar is up for the fight to keep us in the Premier League, and is committed to Pompey if we keep our Premier League status is absolutely superb.

There were a lot of worries surrounding Niko moving in the summer.

Rumours of a move to Panathinaikos, Arsenal, Spuds, and a few more, but Niko has in fact come out saying that he hasn't been approached by anyone yet, he is not fussed about Panathinaikos, and is entirely committed to playing for Pompey as long as they are in the Premiership. 

He also believes that we will definitely stay in the Prem, and doesn't think it is a worry at all!

Although we could probably make a nice little profit from selling Niko in the summer, I think he is a great acquisition in our midfield, and if we can build up this midfield around Niko and Sean (Davis), as well as introducing a new attacker to the picture in the summer, then we can once again, be challenging for a place in Europe.

"What's that coming over the hill?

  It's Niko Kranjcar

  It's Niko Kranjcar!"

Kazim-Richards to Fratton Park?

Today's hot gossip for transfer news lies in the form of Colin Kazim-Richards, formally of Sheffield United, currently playing for Fenerbahce.

Pompey are reportedly ready to make a £3m bid for the striker, to fill the boots of Jermain Defoe after he moved to Spuds in the summer.

The 22-year old is thought to be on the books at Hull City as well as Pompey, so a fight for his signature may be on when the transfer window opens.

The London-born star has been playing in the UEFA Champions League for Fenerbahce this season, but is dying to get back in the Premier League, and Pompey could be his route!

Reduced transfer profit to make settlement

Pompey are rumored to reduce the amount Manchester City have to pay for Benjani, so that the club's current debt can be paid during the summer.

The Blues were paid an initial £4m up front for the Zimbabwean striker, with the rest due when Benj makes a certain amount of appearances. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, we're trying to get the money up front from City, and therefore are asking for a lesser amount.

It is also rumored that a similar deal is being done with Lassana Diarra's move to Real Madrid - worth £19m, and Jermain Defoe's move to Spuds.

I for one would like to see Benjani back at Pompey, and maybe canceling out this debt could see him returning?