Crouch agrees deal with Pompey
by Chris Stanton, 09 July 2008
Liverpool striker Peter Crouch has agreed personal terms with Portsmouth and will undergo a Fratton Park medical in the next 48 hours.
Pompey agreed an undisclosed fee with Liverpool for Crouch’s transfer on Monday, although the money changing hands is believed to be in the region of £11 million.
The 27-year-old’s return to Portsmouth, where he spent nine months in 2001/02, is expected to be rubberstamped by the end of this week, the South Coast club's official website confirmed.
The Premier League side have also revealed a link-up with top flight Belgian side Zulte Waregem.
Director of youth operations Paul Hart believes it will benefit both clubs, with Pompey likely to loan some of their up and coming stars to boost their match experience.
It will also give Pompey the opportunity to tap the continental market.
"We wanted to link up with a side at a decent level - that's why we have joined forces with Zulte Waregem," said Hart.
"It gives us the option to get players in at a younger age for a couple of years as opposed to missing them.
"Of course, it works as a feeder system as well - if we feel we have players we can loan, then there is an option for us to do that."