Eurosport has reported that Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp is eager to bring the Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi to Fratton Park this month.

The move might not be such a banker at this stage– despite the wind of change blowing through St. James’ Park, newly manager Kevin Keegan is said to have confidence in his senior players and was full of praise for Ameobi at the weekend.

Yet doubts lingers on whether Amoebi can fight his way into the Newcastle first team. New strikers are likely to arrive there this month and although Ameobi has loads of experience, he isn’t a very classy player.