Genoa midfielder Anthony Vanden Borre boosts Portsmouth's small squad after completing year-long loan deal
Portsmouth manager Paul Hart has boosted his threadbare squad by completing the loan signing of Belgium international Anthony Vanden Borre.
The versatile midfielder joins the south coast club on a one-year loan deal from Italian side Genoa.
Vanden Borre could go straight into Pompey's squad for Saturday's Premier League curtain-raiser against Fulham, providing the club receive international clearance for the player.
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Hart said he was delighted to be bringing in a player who made his international debut at 16, and who will offer Pompey some much needed versatility.
'He's young and a Belgian international. I think he's at the stage where he's threatened to do so much for such a long time that now he's got to come up with the goods and we're looking forward to being part of it.
'He played right-back on Wednesday night for his country and can play right side of midfield as well.
New deal: A contract clause has been triggered by Kanu's appearances for Portsmouth
'His versatility is one of the biggest things that attracted me to him.'
Hart also revealed that Kanu is close to committing his future to the club by signing a one-year deal.
The Nigerian striker, who has been at the club since 2006, has been out of contract since the end of last season, but has been training with the club ever since.
Kanu had a clause in his contract last season that promised he would be offered a new one if he played a certain amount of games.
That clause has now been triggered after he made 25 appearances for the club.
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