Birmingham City have moved to trump Benfica for Portsmouth wing-back Nadir Belhadj.

The Daily Mail says the clubs hope to take advantage of the south coast club's financial difficulties by trying to snare Belhadj for a bargain £3million.

Portsmouth are under pressure to pay off debts, including money they owe Lens for the £4m transfer of Belhadj 18 months ago.

Belhadj, who can play at left midfield or left back, has also attracted interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Blackburn Rovers.