Hermann heading for exit

Icelandic defender close to Fratton Park departure

By Peter O'Rourke   Last updated: 7th January 2009

Hermann heading for exit

Hreidarsson: Set to move on

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Hermann Hreidarsson is set to leave Portsmouth before the close of the transfer window, skysports.com understands.

The Iceland international is out of contract in the summer and he is unlikely to sign a new deal.

The 34-year-old is hoping to secure a move away from Fratton Park this month after growing frustrated with his lack of first-team opportunities.

Hreidarsson has dropped behind Nadir Belhadj and Armand Traore in the pecking order and a number of clubs are waiting in the wings to sign the versatile defender.

Scottish giants Rangers, several Premier League teams and Championship sides Reading, Ipswich and Charlton are all believed to be ready to offer him a route out of Portsmouth.

The player's agent Olafur Gardarsson has confirmed Hreidarsson is likely to move on this month.

"I expect Hermann to leave Portsmouth in this transfer window," Gardarsson told skysports.com.

"He has six months left on his contract and I don't think he will be signing a new deal.

"At the moment he has a couple of options available to him as there are some Premier League and Championship clubs interested in him.

"We hope to make a decision on Herman's future by next week."