The England international will undergo a medical on Friday morning and, providing that does not throw up any issues, he will sign a contract and be presented to the media in the afternoon.

Crouch has already agreed personal terms after Pompey and Liverpool agreed a deal which is believed to be in the region of £11million.

The 27-year-old will be joining Portsmouth for the second time, having played for the club in the 2001/02 season before joining Aston Villa.

The 6ft 7ins striker had limited first-team opportunities at Liverpool last season.