gangsteroc
08-01-2008, 02:40 PM
Portsmouth have made their first signing of the January transfer window with the acquisition of Swiss striker Danijel Subotic from Basle.
The 18-year-old has put pen to paper on a three-and-a-half-year deal at Fratton Park for an undisclosed fee.
"He was recommended to us so we brought him over for a few days' training and he did well," Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp told the club's website.
"We've taken a gamble on him and hopefully he's one for the future."
With John Utaka, Kanu, Sulley Muntari and Papa Bouba Diop all heading to the African Cup of Nations, Redknapp is keen to sign reinforcements.
The loss of Utaka and Kanu leaves him with only two recognised strikers - Benjani and David Nugent.
"We need to get some people in but it's hard," Redknapp said.
"You look around and who is going to loan you anybody? The only place you might get a few loans is abroad
"We need to strengthen out wide and up front in particular."
With his side staring at the prospect of relegation in 2006, Redknapp used the January window to bring in no less than five players.
Although Pompey find themselves towards the other end of the table this time round, the manager is again keen to do business.
"Even if everyone is fit, we're low on outfield players capable of playing in the Premier League.
"So we need to get three or four in really to help during the games that the African players will miss, but it's not easy to find them."
The 18-year-old has put pen to paper on a three-and-a-half-year deal at Fratton Park for an undisclosed fee.
"He was recommended to us so we brought him over for a few days' training and he did well," Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp told the club's website.
"We've taken a gamble on him and hopefully he's one for the future."
With John Utaka, Kanu, Sulley Muntari and Papa Bouba Diop all heading to the African Cup of Nations, Redknapp is keen to sign reinforcements.
The loss of Utaka and Kanu leaves him with only two recognised strikers - Benjani and David Nugent.
"We need to get some people in but it's hard," Redknapp said.
"You look around and who is going to loan you anybody? The only place you might get a few loans is abroad
"We need to strengthen out wide and up front in particular."
With his side staring at the prospect of relegation in 2006, Redknapp used the January window to bring in no less than five players.
Although Pompey find themselves towards the other end of the table this time round, the manager is again keen to do business.
"Even if everyone is fit, we're low on outfield players capable of playing in the Premier League.
"So we need to get three or four in really to help during the games that the African players will miss, but it's not easy to find them."