The Premier League are set to pay Portsmouth's £7million share of the latest TV monies directly to other top-flight sides to settle debts. The cash is due to be paid as part of the latest instalment of TV money but with Chelsea, Tottenham and Watford all owed money by Portsmouth it is understood the league will pay the £7million directly to the clubs.

Such action is contained within league rules to protect clubs owed money from transfers but it will not help the cashflow crisis at the south-coast club.