Experienced Nigerian defender Sam Sodje is hopeful of landing a deal with League Two side Portsmouth, where he played last season.

Sammy, a member of the famous Sodje football dynasty, made nine appearances for Pompey in the 2012 - 2013 campaign.

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that negotiations for the 34 - year - old to extend his stay at Fratton Park have started.

''I am in the process of getting a new team, I just got back from holidays.

''Portsmouth really want me to stay, negotiations have just started,'' Sam Sodje told allnigeriasoccer.com.

Portsmouth must act fast if they are really interested in securing the signature of the center back.

This portal can exclusively report that Blackpool are also willing to offer Sam Sodje a contract.

And there has been contact between the championship club and the player's representative.