The striker only moved to Fratton Park from Preston last summer but he has struggled to establish himself in the Barclays Premier League, making just four top-flight starts.

Ipswich have made an offer to take Nugent to Portman Road on loan, and Redknapp believes it could be beneficial for him to go out and play more regularly.

Milan Baros and Jermain Defoe have arrived at Pompey in recent weeks to boost their attacking options and further limit Nugent's opportunities.

Redknapp told Sky Sports News: "Ipswich are interested in David. They want to take him on loan and it's a decent deal.

"It would do him good and, if that's what he wants, I won't stop him.

"David wants to play and if he goes to Ipswich, gets some goals and helps them get promoted it won't do him any harm.

"It's certainly a possibility but at the end of the day, it's David's decision. No-one is pushing him out."

Redknapp insists a move would not mean 22-year-old Nugent has failed in the Premier League.

"I still think he can adapt to the Premier League and he will adapt but he's been unlucky," Redknapp said.

There has been some speculation any switch could be held up by an injury to Nugent, but Redknapp expects him to be back in action soon.

"He's had a hernia operation three weeks ago and he's not far away," Redknapp explained.

"Maybe on Monday or Tuesday he'll be back training."