Pompey may swoop for Argintinian

Harry Redknapp is reportedly set to make a late transfer window raid and take Real Mallorca striker Jonas Gutierrez to Portsmouth.
The Pompey boss admitted earlier in the week that he felt his business in the January window had been concluded following the arrival of Lyon striker Milan Baros on loan to add to his permanent capture of Lassana Diarra from Arsenal. However, following news that striker David Nugent will fly out to see a German specialist over fears he requires a hernia operation, Redknapp could be tempted to add another face to his forward line.

And it is claimed in Spain that 25-year-old Argentinian star, Gutierrez, who is renowned for donning a Spider-Man mask to celebrate a goal, could be the subject of a £7.5million swoop before midnight on Thursday.
If a fee is agreed between Mallorca and Pompey then Gutierrez will reportedly be handed a three-and-a-half-year deal and wages of £35,000-a-week.

Redknapp backs Shearer

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp believes Alan Shearer is the ideal candidate to become the next Newcastle manager. "I'd give Shearer the job. I think he's perfect for it," said Redknapp, who on Saturday rejected the chance to replace Sam Allardyce at St James' Park. "He'd set the place alight and the fans love him. Experience doesn't matter - he understands football," he added. Redknapp also ruled out any chance of him joining Newcastle should the club renew their interest.