National Sport - August 1

Expressandstar.com take a quick look around the national scene to see what is happening in the world of sport: -

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp hopes to beat Sunderland to the signing of Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul in the next few days.

Tottenham have held talks with Spartak Moscow’s Russia striker Roman Pavlyuchenko.

Newcastle United hope sign of FC Metz defender Sebastien Bassong after he agreed terms and completed a medical at St James’ Park.

Bristol City have signed Crewe striker Nicky Maynard on a four-year contract for a club record fee of £2.25m.

Sheffield United are on the verge of signing Wigan’s David Cotterill and Luton’s Matthew Spring.