Pompey play down LuaLua Talks

By Matthew Jones
August 20 2003

Portsmouth have denied all recent reports linking them with Newcastle striker Lomana LuaLua. According to Harry Redknapp, a new left-back is the club's priority.

Portsmouth have denied all recent reports linking them with Newcastle striker Lomana LuaLua. According to Harry Redknapp, a new left-back is the club's priority.

Svetoslav Todorov suffered a serious injury blow just before the season was about to start, but Portsmouth officials have insisted that LuaLua will not arrive at Fratton Park on loan.

Pompey Chief executive Peter Storrie told the club's official website: "It's pure speculation. I would imagine that after what happened to Svetoslav Todorov we will be linked to every available striker in the country.

"Our priorities rest very much with obtaining a left-sided defender and all our efforts are currently concentrating on that."

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