Villarreal rule out Sol bid

Pompey can rest easy after defender interest cools

By Francisco Acedo   Last updated: 26th May 2008

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Villarreal have ruled out making a bid to sign Portsmouth defender Sol Campbell this summer.

Campbell has repeatedly been linked with a move to Villarreal, who have qualified for next season's UEFA Champions League.

Pompey recently dismissed as 'nonsense' reports that the veteran centre-half would be allowed to leave Fratton Park.

And the FA Cup winners are now set for a peaceful summer after Villarreal confirmed they are no longer looking to sign a new defender.

General manager Jose Manuel Llaneza told the Spanish media: "Villarreal is not predicting the arrival of another defender.

"That is clear. Now, we do not need more defenders.

"If Martin Caceres (who has been on loan at Recreativo) returns, the defence is reinforced well, but the decision lies with the coach."