I notice Pompey have signed Finnan on a one year deal.
I just wonder whether with Arbeloa seeming more than likely to leave and Degen permanently injured, Benitez might have considered bringing Finnan back on a short term deal as cover.
He's 33 and has had a few injuries, but is safe as houses and knows the club inside out. Johnson will be first choice RB, but if he's unavailable we're looking at Carragher, Skrtel or Degen as cover. I don't like either of the CBs being shifted there and Degen's fitness is suspect.
We do have Darby and Kelly, but there have been rumours circulating that one or both could be loaned out this season.