France international striker Sidney Govou has invited Premier League outfit Portsmouth to make a summer move for his services.The Lyon frontman scored the winning goal in the French Cup final at the weekend, with Harry Redknapp in the stands to run the rule over the French international.
Govou has made it clear that he intends to leave Stade Gerland over the close season, with England seemingly his preferred destination.
It is thought that a bid of around £7million would be enough to lure the 28-year-old to the Premier League, a figure unlikely to hinder Redknapp's recruitment plans.
A number of other English clubs, as well as Primera Division outfit Atletico Madrid, are believed to be interested in Govou, but the players agent has admitted that the current FA Cup holders are present the most appealing option.
"Sidney wants to come to England and is interested in Portsmouth," Frederic Guerra told The News.
"He is at an age where he wants to move. He has made that decision.
"But at the moment I don't know if that is possible.
"I have heard that Harry Redknapp may be interested.
"But Harry has not contacted me and nor has anyone from Portsmouth so far."
Pompey have established a good relationship with Lyon after taking Milan Baros on loan in January and could be set to raid the French champions once again over the summer.
Baros has failed to score a single goal during his time at Fratton Park, while fellow flop David Nugent has also disappointed since moving to the South Coast.
Redknapp is well aware that he must find an able partner for Jermain Defoe in the coming weeks if the club are to build on their successful 2007/08 campaign.
Peter Crouch continues to be linked with a return to Pompey, while Paris St Germain hit-man Amara Diane is believed to be another drawing admiring glances.
Lyon and France goalkeeper Gregory Coupet has admitted that he could retire after Euro 2008 if he cannot find a new club.
The 35-year-old played his last game for Lyon in Saturday's Coupe de France final victory over Paris Saint-Germain and is now searching for a fresh challenge.
Coupet is believed to be a target of Tottenham and has admitted an interest in a move abroad, but the shot-stopper insists he has not been contacted by any prospective new employer.
And Coupet has suggested he could hang up his gloves after participating with France in Austria and Switzerland this summer.
"I can swear that, currently, I have had no contact with any club," Coupet told L'Equipe.
"I have signed nothing and I have nothing planned. It is just a personal decision so far, a family decision.
"I have the idea of a two-year adventure abroad. I do not rule out Spain or Germany.
"If I can't find a new club, frankly I am keen to end my career."
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