Royals Target Set To Sign For Portsmouth

Teddy Sheringham will sign for Premiership newcomers Portsmouth when he returns from holiday later this week, it has been revealed.

The 37-year-old former England international had received offers from Charlton, Wolves, Millwall and Reading. In addition, the evergreen forward received the promise of massive pay cheques from clubs in Spain, Portugal, Qatar, Japan and the United Arab Emirates. Despite being so in-demand the former Man Utd player has opted for the humble Portsmouth Football Club.

Save a dramatic late swoop, Alan Pardew will not be partnering Nicky Forster with Teddy Sheringham next season.

Speaking to Pompey's Official Site, Portsmouth Chief Executive Peter Storrie confirmed that Sheringham is set to follow Patrick Berger and Boris Zivkovic in signing for the South Coast side.

"We hope to have an agreement with Teddy in place soon - but can't do anything further until he returns from his holiday," he said.

It had been believed that Portsmouth and Reading were the only real contenders for the Londoner's signature. Despite being a First Division side Reading were thought to be favourites to sign the much-wanted bosman man.

Last week we looked into the prospect of Sheringham becoming a Reading player. You can read that article here.

Due to the failure to capture Teddy, Royals chiefs are now expected to turn their attentions to Wimbledon striker David Connolly. Following the report that appeared on Reading MAD yesterday, (to read it click here), that suggested the club were just days away from the Irishman, Chief Executive Nigel Howe has confirmed that the club are indeed chasing Connolly, although denies making a bid as we had suggested.

Speaking to readingfc.co.uk Howe said: "We have expressed an interest in David Connolly but have not made an offer. I am not sure whether we are going to make a bid, we have got a lot of alternatives at this stage and are weighing up our options."