Villa Eye £2m Defender

Last updated : 22 June 2009 By Tom Vickers
Villa are set to renew their interest in French centre-back Sylvain Distin who faces an uncertain future at current club Portsmouth.

The former Man City star has been on Martin O'Neill's wishlist for some time now and with Pompey yet to appoint a full-time manager Distin may decide to look for a new challenge.

The 31 year old is valued at around £2m and would undoubtedly bring some much needed strength and experience to the troubled Claret and Blue back-line.

Curtis Davies and Zat Knight are unlikely to start the season as first choice centre-backs and towering defender Distin could be the first piece of the transfer jigsaw puzzle for O'Neill.