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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13. Chris Bedia - Charleroi
The forward hasn't been involved in Charleroi's last seven matchday squads potentially opening the door for a cut-price deal in January or a free transfer in the summer. He hasn't completed a full 90 minutes all season but has scored once in nine appearances. (Photo by VIRGINIE LEFOUR/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: VIRGINIE LEFOUR
14. Julien Ngoy - Eupen
The 24-year-old forward has scored three goals and registered two assists this term. Ngoy has played in League One before during a loan spell with Walsall where he scored three goals before returning to, then, parent club Stoke City. (Photo by BRUNO FAHY/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: BRUNO FAHY
15. Laurent Depoitre - Gent
The former Huddersfield Town man scored goals for the Terriers in the Premier League before returning to his native Belgium. He's scored five league goals this term and could be the answer to Danny Cowley's target man prayers. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images) Photo: Nathan Stirk