Former Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp, now at Tottenham, is ready to return to his old club for centre-back Sylvain Distin. Distin could be available on the cheap from Fratton Park as he only has 18 months left on his current deal.

Redknapp is a big admirer of the Frenchman having signed him from Manchester City on a free transfer last year when he was in charge at Pompey.