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They could've wore blue - 20 huge stars who nearly signed for Portsmouth

It’s a long and illustrious list of footballing greats.
By Jordan Cross
Published 7th May 2020, 17:41 BST
Updated 7th May 2020, 17:58 BST

And they all according to Fratton legend came within varying degrees of wearing royal blue – here’s the Pompey heroes that never were...

Redknapp was impressed with a young Guingamp midfielder who’d converted to a striker. A £2m deal never came off and a certain Didier Drogba joined Marseille, before moving to Chelsea.

1. Didier Drogba

Redknapp was impressed with a young Guingamp midfielder who’d converted to a striker. A £2m deal never came off and a certain Didier Drogba joined Marseille, before moving to Chelsea. Photo: Clive Mason

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Paul Gascoigne was linked with a move to Fratton Park in the early 2000s and even told the club 'lets talk', but the move never happened.

2. Paul Gascoigne

Paul Gascoigne was linked with a move to Fratton Park in the early 2000s and even told the club 'lets talk', but the move never happened. Photo: Getty Images

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After joining LA Galaxy, David Beckham was available for loan in the MLS off-season. Redknapp expressed his interest, but the midfielder joined AC Milan.

3. David Beckham

After joining LA Galaxy, David Beckham was available for loan in the MLS off-season. Redknapp expressed his interest, but the midfielder joined AC Milan. Photo: Ross Kinnaird

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Career was winding down and wanted to take on coaching duties Pompey weren't prepared to accommodate. D'oh.

4. Pep Guardiola

Career was winding down and wanted to take on coaching duties Pompey weren't prepared to accommodate. D'oh. Photo: Barrington Coombs

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