On this day: Portsmouth step up Kanu chase following striker's West Brom exit - but only after checking availability of Obafemi Martins, Diego Forlan, Jermain Defoe, Dirk Kuyt and Yakubu

The Nigerian striker was being lined up as Harry Redknapp’s striker frustration grew.

At the time, Pompey’s boss had been thwarted over a string of targets, with fears also growing over Benjani Mwaruwari’s fitness ahead of the new season.