John Utaka
- Current club: CS Sedan Ardennes
- Date of Birth: 8 January 1982
- Birthplace: Enugu, Enugu, Nigeria
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Chelsea scout Bengali-Fode Koita
Chelsea have sent scouts to prepare a report on Montpellier striker, Bengali-Fode Koita. The France under-21 forward has played in 3 games for the Ligue 1 side so far this season, but there are big hopes that the 6 foot 1 striker could be a first team regular soon.
Sunderland chase Utaka
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has reportedly told his scouts to prepare a full dossier on John Utaka and made him one of his transfer targets this summer.
Utaka eyes Portsmouth stay
Portsmouth midfielder John Utaka is hoping to stay at the club. It was reported that the player was considering a move back to France just one year after joining from Rennes for £7 million.
Portsmouth win FA Cup
Portsmouth defeated Cardiff City 1-0 at Wembley Stadium to win the FA Cup; their first FA Cup success since 1939. Kanu's first half goal was enough to secure the trophy.
Harry: John Utaka will star
Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp believes that forward John Utaka will become a great player for the Fratton Park side. Utaka has shown glimpses of class since his £7 million move from Rennes in the summer.
Man City defeat Portsmouth
Goals from Darius Vassell, Martin Petrov and Benjani were enough to see off Portsmouth; who scored a consolation goal through John Utaka. The victory will quell talks of a potential Sven-Goran Eriksson sacking, as Man City still have an outside chance of European qualification.
Mensah linked with Portsmouth
John Mensah has been linked with a move to Portsmouth. The Rennes defender has admitted he would relish the opportunity to link up with his Ghana teammate john Utaka. Mensah is regarded as one of the best defenders in France.
Preview: Bolton vs Portsmouth
Portsmouth's travel to Bolton will be in search of more points as they push toward Harry Redknapp's desired Champions League qualification spot, elsewhere Bolton are still worryingly close to the relegation zone.
Portsmouth want Ameobi
Portsmouth are reportedly intent on signing Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi. The player has fallen ou tof favour at Newcastle and is reportedly looking for another Premiership club.
Distin: Pompey must sign more
Sylvain Distin has admitted that Portsmouth need to sign more players to deal with the African Nations Cup where Sulley Muntari, Kanu, John Utaka and Papa Bouba Diop could be missing for up to 6 weeks. Harry Redknapp is keen to add new talent to bolster his squad.
