You can see directly to my Premier League side Portsmouth have revealed that they are close to agreeing a deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thiago Motta, but they have ruled out a bid for Freddie Ljungberg.
The ex-Barcelona star Motta has been on trial with the south coast club for about a week, and excelled in a closed-doors practice match which took place yesterday (Wednesday).The one doubt that Harry Redknapp's side have over a possible deal for the 25-year-old is the state of his knee, having previously ruptured cruciate ligaments on two occasions.
Club executive Peter Storrie said of the Brazilian: “Motta is here at the moment and we are having at look at him. He's been having medicals to see how he is and we will take it from there.”
Although Portsmouth are currently light on cover in midfield, Storrie confirmed that the club would definitely not be making a bid for the services of ex-Arsenal star Freddie Ljungberg.
The former Sweden captain has been without a club since being released by West Ham United last month, but Pompey have ruled out any interest in the free agent.
Peter Staunton
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