Bolton Complete Sean Davis transfer

Bolton have signed Sean Davis on a free transfer from Portsmouth.

The deal comes six months after Portsmouth rejected a £3.5m bid from the Trotters for the former Spurs and Fulham midfielder.

The 29-year-old has penned a three-year contract with Bolton after his Fratton Park deal expired.

Confirming the transfer this morning, Bolton boss Gary Megson said: "Sean made 40 appearances last season and he will strengthen our midfield.

"We wanted to bring him to the Reebok in January but our bid of £3.5m was turned down by Portsmouth."

Megson added: "We are delighted to have signed such an experienced Premier League footballer.

Davis won 12 England under-21 international caps between 2000 and 2002.

"I am happy my future has been sorted out," he told www.bwfc.co.uk. "I wanted to move to a club where I can play my football and be appreciated.

"Bolton showed genuine interest in January and that was hugely encouraging. It is an exciting opportunity not just for me but my family as well. I want to enjoy my football and take the club forward."

Following Davies out of the Fratton Park exit door are Noe Pamarot, Lauren, Glen Little, Djimi Traore and Jerome Thomas, who have all been released by Pompey, while Nigerian star Kanu and defender Sol Campbell are currently in discussions over new deals with the south-coast club.