Canada Soccer Net

Financially troubled Portsmouth have made a request to the English Premier League for permission to sell players outside the transfer window.

The club has confirmed: “We have put in a request to the Premier League to sell players outside the transfer window.”

There is currently two transfer windows per year in England, commencing 1 January to 31 January and also from 1 June to 31 August.

The Pompey Club, who are believed to be about £60m in debt, have not identified any specific players for sale.

Portsmouth are eight points from safety in the top flight and their players have been paid late on four occasions this season.