Adams: We rejected Geovanni

Portsmouth manager Tony Adams has revealed that his club rejected the opportunity to sign Hull City star Geovanni on a free transfer.

Pompey will come up against the six-goal Brazilian on Saturday when the two sides lock horns at Fratton Park.

But in the build-up to the game, Adams has revealed that the south coast club took Geovanni on a trial at the beginning of last season when Harry Redknapp was manager only to decide not to sign him.

The ex-Barcelona star went on to join Manchester City before moving on to the Tigers at the beginning of this season.

"Geovanni came on trial with us and played in a pre-season friendly at Yeovil," said Adams.

"He looked good, scored a goal and was available but I think it was felt at the time we had enough in that position. Benjani and a few others were still here."

Meanwhile, Adams has hailed Hull's remarkable start to the season, which sees them currently occupy sixth place in the table.

"Hull have worked extremely hard and deserve the points they've got," he added.

"They've spent some money and their position in the table doesn't lie.

"They are showing that clubs who use the little cash-injection they get when they come up can stay up."