Spurs seal Crouch deal

Striker heading to White Hart Lane from Portsmouth

Last updated: 27th July 2009  

Spurs seal Crouch deal

Crouch: Deal agreed

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Tottenham have signed Peter Crouch after reaching an agreement with Portsmouth.

Harry Redknapp worked with Crouch during his time in charge at Fratton Park and declared an interest in the England striker earlier this month.

Redknapp hinted that Crouch may be too expensive for Spurs but Pompey have now accepted an offer, believed to be in the region of £9million.

The 28-year-old has also completed a medical at White Hart Lane and agreed personal terms.

Crouch had appeared close to joining Sunderland last week but then pulled out of a move as he wanted to remain in the South of England.

Key role

He was linked with a number of other clubs after enjoying a fine campaign for Portsmouth, during which he scored 16 goals in all competitions.

Pompey have revealed their sadness at having to let Crouch leave, but admitted they had no other option.

"We are sorry to see Peter go both as a player and a person and would like to thank him for playing a key role in keeping the club in the Premier League last season," said a club spokesman.

"His sale was necessitated by the club's commitment to repay scheduled debts while we are in a transitional period of completing the takeover.

"We will now be looking to add fresh faces to the first-team squad as soon as possible."