An agreed deal taking dos Santos from Spurs to south coast struggler’s Portsmouth has fallen through according to Sky Sports.

The player had a medical at Portsmouth yesterday and this morning, and rumours on Sky Sports News are pointing to the players fitness being the cause of the fall through.

Pompey boss Tony Adams has said that he wants players full fit and ready to hit the ground running, with Giovani having only made 2 starts since joining Tottenham this could cause the deal to collapse.

South coast club Portsmouth are in talks to sign out of favour midfielder Giovani Dos Santos.

The Mexican international only signed for Spurs during the summer, when he arrived from Spanish giant Barcelona for around £4.8million in a transfer which excited the fans.

However the player has had little luck with life in the Premier League as he struggles with injury and a lack of form, Harry Redknapp is willing to listen to offers.

Sky Sports claim Pompey have made an offer of £7million for Giovani, and manager Tony Adams hopes his old pal Redknapp will sanction a sale before the deadline.

Mexican side America are interested in signing Tottenham flop Giovani dos Santos as well as Arsenal striker Carlos Vela.

America coach Ramon Diaz told ESPN: ‘These are important players and would be important for the prestige of the club.
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