Villa are still chasing Sylvain Distin and Stephen Warnock but are not ready to make a 12m bid for Matthew Upson.

David James and Sylvain Distin pushed to breaking point at Portsmouth

Sylvain Distin has been given the Pompey captaincy as Paul Hart looks to model a team around him.

Peter Storrie has reiterated his determination to keep hold of Sylvain Distin.

Peter Storrie has reiterated Sylvain Distin will not be leaving.

Manchester City could be about to turn to their third choice defender target with Portsmouth’s Sylvain Distin the next on the list.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has admitted his interest in Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin.

Star Portsmouth trio David James, Sylvain Distin and Niko Kranjcar will not be sold unless the club’s financial position gets worse.

Manchester City are the latest club to be rumoured to be interested in signing Pompey defender Sylvain Distin.

The Pompey player exodus must stop at Sylvain Distin.