That figure includes their five loanees – Joe Pigott, Owen Dale, Matt Macey, Dane Scarlett and Di’Shon Bernard. It also involves Jayden Reid, who suffered an ACL in pre-season.
The club have consistently insisted nothing will be decided until the end of the season so that head coach John Mousinho can fairly run the rule over every player at his disposal.
Yet that hasn’t stopped the topic being discussed with those with an influence on the situation at Fratton Park.
Here’s what been said to The News on the record about each individual case to date.
13. Kieron Freeman
John Mousinho: ‘Kieron has been great around the place ever since I came in, he hasn’t been negative at all and is an excellent trainer. We’re trying to get Kieron fit and back up to the standards that he has hit, he’s played in the Premier League quite recently. We know all about Kieron in terms of his ability on the ball and he’s an excellent player. Right-back is probably one of the positions where we have a lot of strength in depth. It's no fault of Kieron’s in terms of where he finds himself at the moment, he’s been no problem whatsoever he trains really well and trains really hard. It’s just a case of those positions opening up at some point – but that’s the challenge for all the players in the squad.’ Photo: Jason Brown
14. Josh Oluwayemi
No update provided, although keeper is expected to remain at Fratton Park Photo: Jason Brown
15. Jayden Reid
John Mousinho: ‘Jayden’s contract is something we'll have a look at, seeing where everything is with the injury. The contract is not something we’ve put too much thought into at the moment. It weighs on players’ minds, definitely, but I wouldn’t lie and say we will offer him a six-year deal or anything like that. We will make sure we have that conversation and do the right thing.’ Photo: Rogan
16. Di'Shion Bernard - on loan from Manchester United
No update provided - although defender is expected to return to Manchester United at the end of the season. Photo: Jason Brown