Portsmouth executive chairman
Peter Storrie has conceded a sizeable bid has been received for
Glen Johnson.
Portsmouth executive chairman
Peter Storrie has told Sky Sports News that the club have
received a bid for Glen Johnson and that a deal could be concluded
imminently.
The England international has enjoyed the best season of his
career to date in starring for Portsmouth and in the process has
established himself as Fabio Capello's first choice at
right-back.
Former club Chelsea, who Johnson left to join Portsmouth, have
been credited with making a bid, as have Manchester City and
Liverpool, who in some reports are thought to be the front-runners
for his signature.
Storrie admits he will not block the player from joining a club
that will enable him to play in the UEFA Champions League next
season.
He told Sky Sports News: "Glen has had a fantastic
season for us and I think he is the best right-back in the country
at the moment.
"I've know Glen a long while, from my West Ham days. When I
re-signed him (at Portsmouth) we talked things over.
"He said, 'If one of the big four come in with
Champions League football, would you stand in my way?'
"I told him I couldn't do that. Providing the deal is right for
Portsmouth and Glen then we will look to try and do something in
the right way.
"It is very hard to try and hold people back when they have a
chance to play in the Champions League. I accept that."
When asked if an offer of between £15million and £18million had
been tabled, Storrie replied: "You may not be a million miles away
from the mark."
Storrie went on to concede that a deal could be struck
imminently, adding: "I wouldn't think it would be too long."