Portsmouth are confident of having their transfer embargo lifted tomorrow.

The Observer says Pompey expect their transfer embargo to be lifted tomorrow morning after sources at the club claimed Udinese had agreed to the rescheduling of the balance of around £3.6m still owed for the transfer of Sulley Muntari in 2007.

The development comes at the start of what could be a crucial nine days for the club before the transfer window closes on 1 February - a period that also includes a home match against relegation rivals West Ham on Tuesday.