Kanu: Money is not an issue

The agent of striker Kanu says the Nigerian is not delaying talks with current club Portsmouth because of the money but because the length of the deal being offered.

Samuel Okoronkwo said: "Kanu wants to refute the story he is not keen to commit his future to Portsmouth,"

"He is in fact very keen to commit his future to the club.

"He wants to sign the contract - and wants to tell the fans this.

"Money is not an issue. Kanu has been offered a one-year contract but has asked for a two-year contract.

"He is driving between four and five hours each day in and out of London to train.

"He wants to relocate to the Portsmouth area. To move takes between three and six months, so to then have the possibility of living there for six months is not entirely stable for a young family.

"Kanu's only 30. He has enough in the tank to hit 15-plus goals for a number of seasons."

He added: "He is happy to give his future to Portsmouth, but wants that reciprocated,"

"We feel uncomfortable negotiating in the press rather than round the table, but Kanu is keen the fans know he is willing to commit. The question is: Do Portsmouth want him?

"He has incredible admiration for Harry Redknapp and turned down more lucrative offers from abroad to sign for Portsmouth.

"The statistics speak for themselves. Without his goals Portsmouth would have been in their perennial battle against relegation.

"We are not at war with Portsmouth, but Peter Storrie should kill the uncertainty.

"There are others interested. Stop demoralising him, make him feel valued and give him what he's worth."