Eastleigh give Fulham first refusal on youngster

Eastleigh have agreed to give Fulham first refusal on Sam Wilson after the young striker impressed during a trial at Mostpur Park. The Blue Square South side said in a statement that they would not encourage interest from other sides prior to January and that the...

Riise keen to extend loan

Bjorn Helge Riise says he would be happy to extend his loan spell with Portsmouth. The Norwegian midfielder joined the Championship side on a short-term loan deal which will expire in November but is enjoying his time on the south coast and would be happy to remain...

AJ can go in January

Fulham are prepared to allow Andy Johnson to leave in the January transfer window if he fails to agree a new contract with the club. The 30 year-old striker’s contract expires in the summer and has been in protracted negotiations with Fulham over a new contract,...

Bjorn Helge Riise joins Portsmouth on loan

Portsmouth have confirmed that Bjorn Helge Riise has joined them on loan until November. The midfielder had seen his first-team opportunities limited at Fulham by competition for places and a groin injury. He had made just four appearances – all in the...

Bjorn Helge Riise to join Portsmouth on loan

A couple of media outlets are running with the news that Bjorn Helge Riise is poised to join Portsmouth on loan this week. The Norwegian has made four appearances under Martin Jol in the Europa League but his first-team chances have been limited by Jol’s other...