Portsmouth target Milan Baros looks to be on his way out of Lyon following fellow striker Fred's return to first-team action.

Les Gones president Jean-Michel Aulas reiterated on Wednesday that one of Baros or Fred would be leaving in the January transfer window - a stance the club have adopted all month.

But with Fred regaining his place in the starting XI for the league match against Lorient, and later reaffirming his desire to stay at the Stade Gerland, Baros appears the man most likely to leave.

The Czech Republic international - an unused substitute on Wednesday - is on the radar of Pompey after their manager Harry Redknapp declared his interest in the player.

Redknapp could step up his pursuit of Baros with chief striker Kanu suffering an injury while on African Nations Cup duty.

Aulas said: "It is agreed that between Fred and Baros, one or the other will leave the club by the end of the transfer window.

"But I can't say which one of the two, as we are continuing to receive offers for both."

Fred, who had wanted to quit Lyon after losing his place in the first team, is back in favour with coach Alain Perrin and put in a good display against Lorient.

"I am staying at Lyon," said the Brazil international.

"I am happy to have got playing time again, which is a sign of confidence in me."

Aulas also confirmed that Lyon were in negotiations with Nice about the signing of Ederson from the southerners.

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