Ligue 1 - Baros unsure over Portsmouth move

Eurosport - Wed, 23 Jan 13:45:00 2008

Portsmouth target Milan Baros has changed his changed his mind over a move to the south coast, according to his agent Pavel Paska.

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The Czech Republic international striker is not the only one who is uncertain, as Lyon are undecided as to whether they want to sell him.

Lyon coach Alain Perrin routinely picks striker Karim Benzema in attack, and usually chooses between Fred and Baros to partner the young Frenchman.

Brazilian Fred has himself been the subject of interest to take him to the Premier League, and the Ligue 1 champions would be unwilling to let go of both strikers.

After not playing in Lyon's 3-0 loss to Lens, Baros was willing to leave but a day after he told his agent Paska: "I don't know how quickly I could adapt there. Euro 2008 is approcahing and I have to consider my options."

Asked whether Baros' third move in four years would be a bad step, Paska replied: "It is complicated and Milan is still hesitating. He will make his decision this week or, at the very latest, at the start of the next week."

The only certain news is that Lyon have received an official offer from Portsmouth to release Baros on a six-month loan.

Vasek Kadlec / Eurosport