The 43-year-old was recently in attendance for AFC Bournemouth development squad’s clash with West Brom under-23s.
While the Pompey head coach has also been viewing fixtures abroad – including Scotland and Belgium.
And there could be a number of players who Cowley could move for with their contracts expiring at the end of the season in the latter.
By scouting players nearing their deal’s end, the door opens to discount prices in January or for free transfers next summer.
Click through the list to see who could make a move to the south coast from Belgium.
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9. Jens Cools - KAS Eupen
The defensive midfielder has been an ever-present for Eupen this season and has shown his versatility across the middle of the park. He's scored one goal this term. (Photo by BRUNO FAHY/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: BRUNO FAHY
10. Ibrahima Cisse - RFC Seraing
Cisse has played featured in every league game so far this term and has provided defensive stability and the ability to force turnovers in attack. Fulham once paid over £2 million for his services in 2017-18 before he returned to Belgium on a free transfer. (Photo by VIRGINIE LEFOUR/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: VIRGINIE LEFOUR
11. Kaveh Rezaei - RSC Charleroi
The Iran international is yet to score this term, but has proved his quality throughout his career. Club Burgge once paid over £4 million for his services in 2018-19 before allowing him to leave for free in the summer. He scored 12 goals in 22 games during the 2019-20 Belgium Pro League season for RSC Charleroi. (Photo by Amin M. Jamali/Getty Images) Photo: Amin M. Jamali
12. Marius Noubissi - Beerschot VA
The 25-year-old striker has scored three goals in 13 league appearances this term and has played in Portugal and Finland before moving to Belgium. The former Cameroon under-20s international is yet to sign a new deal for Beerschot. (Photo by KRISTOF VAN ACCOM/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: KRISTOF VAN ACCOM