Yakubu, Pompey's main goal threat for the past two-and-a-half seasons, was sold to Middlesbrough for £7.5 million and several other players were transferred as Alain Perrin began to stamp his authority on the club. After many years of waiting, plans emerged for a redevelopment of Fratton Park itself, the aim being to turn a dilapidated, old style league ground into a 21st-century, 30,000-capacity stadium. Off the field, changes also occurred with the departure of director of football Velimir Zajec, for personal reasons.