Soccer Digest

A round-up of today's other stories in brief

Tottenham trio move south

Sean Davis signed up to Harry Redknapp's Portsmouth revolution yesterday after describing his final months at Tottenham as a "nightmare".

Davis is expected to make his Portsmouth debut against Everton tomorrow alongside Pedro Mendes and Noe Pamarot, who also switched from White Hart Lane in a deal worth around £7 million for the three of them.

Wembley in cement row

Multiplex used an unsuitable form of concrete in the foundations for the signature arch of the new Wembley Stadium, significantly contributing to the delays surrounding the project's delivery, it has been alleged in court documents.

The claim is made in the amended defence and counterclaim lodged with the technology and construction court by former sub-contractor Cleveland Bridge UK Ltd. The two companies are involved in a £50 million-plus lawsuit that will go to the high court in April.

In brief . . .

AJ Auxerre midfielder Abou Diaby has signed a four-year deal with Arsenal . . . Liverpool have completed the signing of Denmark centre-back Daniel Agger from Brondby and goalkeeper David Martin from League One side MK Dons . . . Real Madrid yesterday denied they had made a move for Ashley Cole or any other Arsenal player.