Worth the Wait

There were some tense moments for Pompey fans before Harry Redknapp finally succeeded in obtaining the signature of 31 year old Kanu on a one year deal from relegated West Bromwich Albion, but one thing’s for sure, they’re in for a treat.

During an Arsenal career that took in the 2001-02 double season and the 2004 Premiership Champions side, he scored 37 goals (including a memorable hat trick against Chelsea) and provided enough magic moments with his remarkable close control and flair to make him a firm favourite with the Highbury faithful.

He joins loan signing Glen Johnson, goalkeeper David James, David Thompson and ex-Arsenal team mate Sol Campbell in a new look Portsmouth side that may yet see more new faces before the transfer window closes.