Peter Crouch agrees terms with Portmouth

09-07-2008 15:30

Peter Crouch is on the verge of returning to Portsmouth.

Liverpool striker Peter Crouch has agreed personal terms with Portsmouth and will complete his move upon passing a medical within the next 48 hours.

It is believed the 27-year-old England international striker will cost Portsmouth about £11m.

Crouch is set to link up with Pompey again six years after leaving, and will work with boss Harry Redknapp for the third time in his career.

The Liverpool striker was also praised for his contribution to the Merseyside club by Reds manager Rafael Benitez.

Crouch will team up with Jermain Defoe in a new-look Portsmouth attack next season.

Liverpool are expected to initially receive in the region of £9m for Crouch, who joined the club from Southampton in July 2005 but only started nine Premier League games last term.