Portsmouth recently had Denilson on trial, but decided they didn't need the former world's most expensive footballer. Real Betis paid Sao Paulo £22 million for the Brazilian back in 1998, and a couple of years ago it would have been ridiculous for Pompey to even be talking to such a big name.

Denilson is currently a free agent, so Harry Redknapp had him in, had a look, and told him thanks but no thanks. Click below to hear an mp3 clip of Portsmouth's Assistant Manager Joe Jordan explaining why they didn't want him.

Why Portsmouth Said No To Denilson.mp3

Clip originally from the excellent, excellent, excellent Guardian Weekly Football Podcast. Did I mention it was excellent?