Danny Azougy has emerged as the major powerbroker at Portsmouth, it has been revealed.

The People says exclusive Israeli lawyer Azougy is the new Mister Big at Portsmouth in the latest twist at the troubled Premier League club.

The Tel Aviv-based wheeler-dealer is running the financial side of the Fratton Park outfit, trying to settle bills as Pompey struggle for their lives.

Azougy could be the first of several new Israelis to arrive at Portsmouth, who are owned by absentee Arab Ali Al-Faraj, with his ally Roni Mana a possible partner in a new-look team.

Reduce Property magnate Mana is a friend of Azougy and manager Avram Grant, and was in on the talks when Grant returned to Pompey a couple of months ago.

In recent weeks, Azougy has been the trouble-shooter who has gone through the books with new director Mark Jacob, and has done deals to reduce debts.