Portsmouth are closing in on the loan signing of Sunderland defender Aji Alese, according to The NewsPortsmouth will bemoan the luck they’ve had with defensive injuries ever since returning to the Championship. It has made a centre-back signing essential, and the Fratton Park outfit are set to get their man. According to The News, a deal is close to sign Sunderland’s Aji Alese on loan. ADVERTISEMENTAji Alese deal essential with just one Portsmouth centre-back fitMousinho is fortunate to have some versatile defenders who can fill in as centre-backs when called upon. The Sunderland man has played at left-back for much of his career.