Pompey not giving up on Distin
Portsmouth manager Paul Hart has admitted Sylvain Distin has asked to leave Fratton Park, but has urged the unsettled defender to stay at the south coast club.
The French defender was left out of the side which swept Hereford United aside 4-1 in the second round of the Carling Cup on Tuesday night.
Distin has been strongly linked with a move to Aston Villa, but Hart is still hoping to persuade the former Manchester City and Newcastle United defender to stay with Pompey.
When asked whether Distin has requested a move, Hart said:"We've had a conversation and he has expressed that desire.
"He's a great player, a great fellow and a wonderful captain.
"Sylvain didn't play against Hereford because he was injured. He got a kick on his foot.
"We desperately want him to stay."
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