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Motta and Appiah Update
Reports in France and Spain are claiming that Thiago Motta has decided to turn down a contract at Portsmouth. The contract offer was based on the number of appearances the former Barcelona star made at the club. This was after the Portsmouth medical team had concerns over the player’s knee problems.
As for another injury prone midfield target Steven Appiah is well sort after. The highly rated international is expecting to sign for Juventus at some point next week but talks have proved difficult.
“We would like things to be sorted out as quickly as possible and a contract could be signed before next week,” said the Ghanaian’s agent Frank Trimboli.
“While I am saying that we are in no hurry, it is up to the club to make things happen.
“I have received a concrete offer from Racing Santander and Portsmouth are calling us practically every day. West Ham, Celtic and Everton have also expressed an interest.
“However, Juve are working on a solution and we will keep waiting because the lad hasn't hidden his desire to play for the Old Lady.”
I wouldn’t expect either of these two to sign but I do expect to see a central midfielder arrive today. With David Nugent finally leaving the club, things should become clearer as the day progresses.
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