Today is the day that all clubs will meet to choose whether a salary cap will be implemented for the upcoming 2020-21 season.
League One clubs are voting for a ceiling of £2.5m on playing budgets, which includes tax, National Insurance, medical costs, agents’ fees, appearance and win bonuses.
Players already contracted will be treated as the divisional average wage of £1,300 per week.
Pompey are firmly against the salary cap and need another eight allies to reject the proposal.
We’ve taken a look at what each club has been saying in the build-up...
21. Sunderland
The Black Cats are another side firmly against salary caps. CEO Jim Rodwell has said 'EFL are oversimplifying the sustainability issue' and 'big football club we can generate more revenue and therefore we should be able to spend that revenue on players while remaining sustainable' Photo: Malcolm Mackenzie
22. Swindon
The League One newcomers haven't said too much on the salary cap, although manager Richie Wellens said in June the uncertainty had been impacting his summer transfer business. Photo: Andrew Matthews
23. Wigan
The Latics' full focus has unsurprisingly been on the fallout from entering administration and being relegated. If Wigan want to go for promotion next term should a buyer come in then they'll likely be against a salary cap. Photo: Clint Hughes