It is reported that the fee was agreed yesterday evening and that Johnson would prefer to go to Anfield rather than Stamford Bridge. It's also believed that Pompey still owe Liverpool £7 million for Peter Crouch and so can sign him for a reduced fee.
As has been said by virtually every other Pompey fan, we're disappointed to lose such a fantastic player but you can't deny him the opportunity to play in the Champions League for a massive club.
It's also a very good deal for the club. A fee in excess of £17 million is a huge amount of money for a full back but I just wonder if that will be going to the club or if it will be financing Sacha's debt before he sells up to Sulaiman Al-Fahim.