Portsmouth open contract talks with Fratton favourite Christian Burgess

Pompey are in talks over a new deal for Christian Burgess.
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Kenny Jackett today revealed the Blues have finally opened talks with the popular centre-half, who is out of contract at the season’s end.

Pompey had previously shelved contract negotiations with their squad, a policy introduced in the early part of the campaign to ensure players focused on their performances.

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However, Ronan Curtis was handed a new three-and-a-half year agreement at the start of this month.

Now the club are targeting on retaining the services of Burgess, who is enjoying a tremendous Fratton Park campaign.

The 28-year-old has made 206 appearances for Pompey, scoring 11 times.

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