Target man: Fulham head chase for Crouch
Fulham are preparing a £10million offer for Portsmouth
striker Peter Crouch - with AC Milan also weighing up a
bid.
Manager Roy Hodgson has identified the England centre forward as
the man to help his side make the next step up after qualifying for
the Europa League.
Crouch has grown frustrated with developments at Portsmouth with
the majority of the squad due to leave this summer, players still
in the dark over the club's ambitions following Dr Sulaiman's
takeover bid and rumours over the managerial situation.
Target: Roy Hodgson
Hodgson has also expressed interest in Chelsea's Franco
di Santo on loan and Manchester City's Jo but the latter is
destined for Everton.
However, with Crouch at the top of his list, Hodgson is pressing
ahead with his recruitment plans and is also expected to make a
move for West Bromwich Albion captain Jonathan Greening.
Greening, 30, was one of Albion's best performers last season
but would be interested in prolonging his career in the top flight.
An offer of around £3m may be acceptable for Albion as they look to
rebuild in the Championship.
They rejected an offer of £750,000 from Bolton yesterday for
Greening's close friend Paul Robinson but expect a renewed bid.
Robinson, 30, who has a year left on his contract plus a 12-month
option, is valued at £1m.
Crouch wants to make sure he is in a position of strength when
it comes to claiming a place in England's World Cup squad and
Hodgson's reaffirmed reputation as a top coach will help sway any
deal.
