Pompey boss Redknapp requires big money to let Pedro go to Rangers

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Redknapp's comments appear to kill off ' chances of signing Pedro Mendes with Muntari reportedly bringing Pompey £12.7million as the 23-year-old Ghanaian joins Jose Mourinho at Inter.

Getting stuck in: Pedro Mendes of Portsmouth dives into a tackle during the FA Cup final

Rangers boss Walter Smith has enquired about Mendes, whose salary might have prohibited a move to the Ibrox club.

Redknapp told the Daily Record: 'I did speak to Walter about a couple of players and he said he liked Mendes.

'I think his wages might have been an issue for Rangers but the biggest problem is that with Muntari going I will need Pedro in my team.

'Because of the Muntari deal I don't need to sell anyone else so it would take a big offer for me to consider letting Pedro go.'

Last night's Champions League transfer deadline passed without Rangers adding a midfielder to their squad, meaning they will go into next week's secondqualifying round first leg against Kaunas with their current squad.

They are still hopeful of signing Fulham midfielder Steven Davis, who was left behind as his club travelled on a pre-season tour of South Korea, but only ifthe Cottagers drop their £4million asking price.

Smith has also been linked with Sunderland midfielder Dickson Etuhu.