Portsmouth have been banned from making new signings
until they settle transfer debts owed to other English
clubs.
The Premier League blocked Pompey manager Paul Hart's
attempt to sign midfielder Eugen Bopp on Monday.
And they will not lift the ban until the club, who
are bottom of the Premier League, have settled their
debts.
Portsmouth spokesman Gary Double said the problem
"should be resolved quickly" but the ban
will raise fresh questions about the club's finances.