Portsmouth have reportedly failed with an initial bid for defender Souleymane Diawara.
Portsmouth have reportedly failed with an initial bid for defender Souleymane Diawara.
Sochaux are reportedly holding out for a fee of around £4 million and have previously warned clubs that they intend to do all they can to hold onto him.
It is understood that a variety of Premiership clubs are considering a move for Diawara, who is presently on African Cup of Nations duty with Senegal.
The 27-year-old has expressed a desire to play in England, however, and the French outfit may be fighting a losing battle in trying to retain his services.
