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Portsmouth accept Liverpool bid for Glen Johnson
England right back could be on his way to Anfield after South Coast club accept £18.5 million offer
Gary Jacob, James Ducker
Liverpool had an offer of about £18.5 million for Glen Johnson accepted last night. The successful bid comes after they struggled to raise the money to buy him when he was valued at about £8.5 million in January.
The Portsmouth and England right back subsequently signed a new four-year contract, but his future club appears clearer with Chelsea unwilling to match the fee for a player they sold for £4 million two years ago. Manchester City expressed an interest, but have not matched the price, which will include add-ons.
Liverpool will raise funds from the potential sales of Įlvaro Arbeloa and Andrea Dossena and from outstanding money that they are owed from the sale of Peter Crouch to Portsmouth for £11 million a year ago. The Anfield club have expressed an interest in Micah Richards, the Manchester City defender.
Portsmouth accept Liverpool bid for Glen Johnson | Football - Times Online
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wow seriously? is he worth it???
18.5 can buy us a pretty decent forward!