Harry Redknapp urged Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie to open negotiations with Daniel Levy in order to reunite Jermain Defoe with the Spurs supporters who sing his name.

Portsmouth striker Jermain Defoe has admitted that he wants to leave Fratton Park to link up with former Pompey manager Harry Redknapp at Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has all but given up hope of being able to bring striker Jermain Defoe back to the club from Portsmouth this month.

Portsmouth are being linked with France international Sidney Govou with Jermain Defoe all but certain to move on this month.

Portsmouth’s executive chairman Peter Storrie has admitted that striker Jermain Defoe wants to leave the club, amid rumours of a return to Tottenham Hotspur.

Former Chelsea star Tony Cascarino has told Jermain Defoe that he must leave Portsmouth in the January transfer window, saying that Aston Villa could be his likely destination

Portsmouth have angrily denied reports that they have received firm offers for Jermain Defoe and Glen Johnson.

Tottenham to concentrate on Jermain Defoe after West Ham turn down £12 million Craig Bellamy bid.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has denied making a bid of “zillions” for Portsmouth striker Jermain Defoe.

Harry Redknapp has dropped a huge hint that he will not have the funds to bring Jermain Defoe back to Tottenham from Portsmouth.