Campbell looks set to join Pompey

Sol Campbell has used his time on England's sidelines in Germany to negotiate a lucrative move from Arsenal to Portsmouth.

Campbell has been restricted to bench duty in the World Cup so far, only getting time on the pitch as a replacement for the injured Rio Ferdinand in the 2-2 draw with Sweden.

And as the 31-year-old centre-back no longer has an agent, he has organised the move to Fratton Park on his own through a trusted lawyer.

Campbell has always been expected to leave the Gunners this summer, and Turkish outfit Fenerbahce were also in the running for his signature.

But Harry Redknapp is believed to have got his man, agreeing a three-year contract worth £50,000 a week with Campbell.

The former Spurs star decided it was time to move on after a troublesome campaign last season, where he saw Kolo Toure and Philippe Senderos emerge as Arsene Wenger's first-choice defensive pair.

Senderos' solid displays in helping Switzerland win Group G before losing to Ukraine in the second round has only strengthened his position.