Portsmouth sign ex-Birmingham winger Anderson

Portsmouth have signed free agent Keshi Anderson after the winger was released by Birmingham City.

The 30-year-old made 92 appearances and scored 10 goals for Blues, and played 48 games in all competitions in the club's record-breaking League One title-winning campaign last season.

Anderson made appearances for Birmingham this term but has not played since New Year's Day and left the club by mutual consent last week. He has signed an 18-month deal with Pompey.

"We're delighted to bring Keshi to Fratton Park and acted quickly to sign him once he became available," Portsmouth boss John Mousinho told the club's website., external

"He's a talented winger with experience of competing in the Championship, which is exactly what we were searching for.

"We've added an exciting player who has the ability to get the crowd up off their seats and we're looking forward to seeing what he can do at Pompey."

Analysis - BBC Radio Solent's Portsmouth commentator Andy Moon

However long and however hard you prepare for the transfer window you also have to be ready to react.

Pompey were admirers of Keshi Anderson but wouldn't have been expecting him to leave Birmingham by mutual consent last week, smoothing the way for him to arrive on the south coast.

Is he finally the solution to Pompey's issues at right wing? No-one has come close to making that position their own this season.

Anderson has played more on the left side but can operate on the right.

It's another signing that fits in with John Mousinho's desire from battle-hardened players ready to come in and make an immediate impact in the Championship.