Ex-Reading defender Linvoy Primus is on the verge of signing for Portsmouth following a successful trial.

The player has been in good form during Pompey's three pre-season friendlies and is available on a free transfer after refusing to sign a new deal for Reading.

Pulis is keen to snap up the defender in favour of other target Andy Myers - who would cost �500,000.

"He has trained well, and his attitude has been terrific. Now we've got to sit down and see if he can improve the squad," said Portsmouth boss Tony Pulis.