NEW Portsmouth boss Paul Hart wants to make Reading midfielder Steve Hunt his first signing. (The Sun)The Irish winger, 27, is available for a knockdown �3.

NEW Portsmouth boss Paul Hart wants to make Reading midfielder Steve Hunt his first signing. (The Sun)

The Irish winger, 27, is available for a knockdown �3.5million after Royals failed to get back into the Premier League last term.

Hunt has been told he can return to the top-flight as Reading need the cash.

Everton, Fulham and Sunderland previously tried to land Hunt, who arrived at the Madejski from Brentford on a free in 2005.

Meanwhile, Portsmouth have also made a �2m offer for Hull defender Sam Ricketts. (Daily Mirror)