Portsmouth in the clear to land Vassell
It looks as though Portsmouth Football Club are in line to snap up Darius Vassell.
The former England international is expected to return to these shores during the New Year, just six months after heading to Turkey with Ankaragucu.
Financial worries mean his club new are likely to listen to offers for the 29-year-old, who has previously played for Aston Villa and Manchester City in the Premier League.
Portsmouth were expected to have competition from Bolton Wanderers for Vassell, but the Bolton News claim Gary Megson is no longer interested, leaving Pompey with a clear run for his signature.
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