Lyon coach Alain Perrin has confirmed Milan Baros is in talks with Portsmouth about a possible return to the Premier League.
Pompey boss Harry Redknapp revealed earlier this week he was interested in signing the Czech Republic striker, who has found first-team opportunities hard to come by at Les Gones this season.
"We will see how discussions progress with Portsmouth before deciding whether to involve him in the squad (for Sunday's Ligue 1 game against St Etienne)," he said.
Baros is valued at 7million Euros but could agree a loan deal with Pompey for the rest of the season, with a view to sealing a permanent move in the summer.