Sven not in Pompey frame

Al-Fahim says Swedish coach is not on his shortlist

By James Dall   Last updated: 4th June 2009   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Sven not in Pompey frame

Eriksson: Not a target

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Prospective Portsmouth owner Sulaiman Al-Fahim has stated that Sven Goran Eriksson is 'not on the shortlist' to become the club's new boss.

The Dubai-based billionaire had an offer accepted for Pompey last week and the takeover is now waiting for final approval from the Premier League.

Reports suggested Al-Fahim had targeted former England manager Eriksson as the side's new head coach, but the suggestions have now been quelled.

Speaking at a press conference in the United Arab Emirates, the 32-year-old said: "He [Eriksson] is not on the shortlist. But nothing is finalised yet."

Al-Fahim also stated he intends to take on the title of club chairman while he confirmed he intends to bolster Pompey's squad, with a UAE international among his targets.

"We are looking at hiring talented English players and I am interested in one UAE national player who is very talented," he said in quotes reported by the Portsmouth News.

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