Harry Redknapp’s plans for Portsmouth next season face a setback with Juventus preparing a £10-million swoop for Sulley Muntari.
Muntari enjoyed a fine first season in England following his £7-million move from Udinese, and was key in Portsmouth winning the FA Cup.
But his powerful displays caught the attention of the Italian giants and they believe they can land the 23-year-old.
Claudio Ranieri is putting together a big money package that boss Redknapp will have difficulty fending off.
Ghana-born Muntari settled well on the south coast but the allure of Juve will prove difficult to resist.