“Portsmouth want Real Madrid’s Drenthe”

Portsmouth manager Tony Adams is interested in signing Dutch midfielder Royston Drenthe, currently under contract at Real Madrid. This was reported by British newspaper News of the World.

The 21-year-old, who plays both as left back and left winger, joined Real Madrid in June 2007 but hasn’t been able to break through and doesn’t seem to be in the plans of new manager Juande Ramos.

Portsmouth first-team coach Johnny Metgod, who worked with Drenthe when the two were active at Feyenoord Rotterdam, reportedly recommended the player for Adams to sign during the winter transfer window.

Drenthe, who began his career in 2005, left a good impression during the European U-21 Championships of 2007, won by the Netherlands. Drenthe was voted best player of that tournament.