While some of his staff have been placed on furlough at full pay, the boss has insisted plans for the future are still in place. Jackett’s been shrewd in the free agent market previously, bringing the likes of Craig MacGillivray, Tom Naylor, Lee Brown and Ryan Williams to Fratton Park for absolutely nothing.It’s an avenue he may go down again during the next transfer window. So we’ve taken a look at which players from the Blues’ League One rivals whose deals expire at the end of the season and could well be available on a free...
5. Tom Flanagan - Sunderland
The centre-back has featured 24 times during the Black Cats' League One promotion push. | 2019 Getty Images Photo: Alex Davidson
6. Scott Fraser - Burton Albion
The playmaker has been in superb form for the Brewers, stepping up after Marcus Harness joined Pompey. Fraser has impressively registered nine goals and 13 assists. | 2020 Getty Images Photo: Pete Norton
7. Armand Gnanduillet - Blackpool
The Seasiders' 18-goal top scorer is 'keeping his options open' having yet to commit his future at Bloomfield Road. | 2019 Getty Images Photo: Jack Thomas
8. Jordy Hiwula - Coventry
The former England under-19 international has slipped down the pecking order at the Sky Blues this term, although he did plunder 13 goals last season. The club hold an option of an additional 12 months | 2019 Getty Images Photo: Morgan Harlow