Niko Kranjcar

Niko Kranjčar could be set for a summer move Photo: AP Photo/Sang Tan Croatian star Niko Kranjčar has confirmed that he expects to leave Portsmouth in the summer. The former Dinamo Zagreb playmaker looked set to follow in the footsteps of Glen Johnson by committing his long-term future to Pompey. But despite talks have begun over a new deal, he is likely to leave Fratton Park at the end of the season. He told Croatian newspaper Jutarnji List : "I am waiting (for a move) there is no rush. "Until the end of the season I will be with Portsmouth. "After that the club ... Read Full Story

Portsmouth midfielder Niko Kranjcar is reportedly attracting the attention of Roma after an impressive campaign for the South Coast club. Kranjcar’s eye-catching displays helped Portsmouth to FA Cup glory as well as eighth place in the Premiership, a run of form that he has continued in Austria and Switzerland as Croatia secured their progression to the knock-out phase of Euro 2008. With Amantino Mancini and Ludovic Guily set to leave the San Siro in the coming weeks, Luciano Spalletti is reportedly scouring Europe for wide players as he looks to strengthen his squad ready for the new season. West Ham United’s experienced midfielder Freddie ... Read Full Story

Croatia assumed command of Euro 2008 Group B with a well-earned 2-1 victory over group favourites Germany at the Wothersee Stadium in Klagenfurt. They took a 23rd-minute lead through Dario Srna, before Portsmouth midfielder Niko Kranjcar spurned two good chances to extend their advantage. Ivica Olic netted just after the hour mark when Srna's deflected cross hit the post and rebounded into his path, before Lukas Podolski scored with 10 minutes remaining to set up a tense finish. The tension was too much for second-half Germany substitute Bastian Schweinsteiger, who was sent off in injury time for a push on Jerko Leko. The result ... Read Full Story

Soccer Extreme : A Croatian model has said in public she dreams of sex with Tottenham's new player Niko Kranjcar. "If I had an opportunity, I wouldn't be able to say no. I dream of sex with Niko Kranjcar. He is irresistible", Jelena Bosancic told news website Sexpresso. She said the former Portsmouth midfielder's wife Simona should be very happy to have him. However, despite of her longing for Kranjcar, Bosancic said she had never had a one-night stand. "Guys do not approach me with such offers. They don’t have the guts to do so. If I had sex for only one night, it ... Read Full Story

Browse > Home / 2010 News / Injury Worries for Croatia April 28, 2009 Niko Kranjcar has acquired a painful injury to his left ankle. During Portsmouth’s 1-0 win over Bolton April 18th, Niko was stretchered off the pitch after landing awkwardly on his ankle. After the match, it looked as though the injury was “not as bad as feared”, as Niko was able to put pressure on it in the dressing room and walk around a bit. Recent scans have revealed that it is much worse than previously thought and he will be out of action for the coming months. A medical report ... Read Full Story