Pompey face a challenging and potentially crucial few days as they look to pull away from the Championship relegation zone.
As it stands, John Mousinho’s men are sitting four points and two places clear of the drop zone in 20th position as they will look to recover from a 4-0 hammering at Birmingham City on Saturday.
The Blues are currently focusing on Wednesday night’s home clash with Wrexham before they visit play-off contenders Hull City at the weekend.
Behind the scenes, the Fratton Park hierarchy are already planning for the January transfer window - but there are some intriguing options still available now on a lengthy list of free agents - and they include a number of players that are familiar to the Pompey faithful.
Here’s the best options currently available if head coach John Mousinho decides to dip into the free agents market again.
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1. Nathan Redmond
The former Burnley and Southampton winger is still looking for a club after failing to win a contract at Sheffield United. | Nathan Stirk/Getty Images
2. Joel Ward
The former Portsmouth man was an FA Cup winner with Crystal Palace last season and remains a free agent following his summer departure from Selhurst Park. | Getty Images
3. Joshua Guilavogui
After playing a bit-part role in Leeds United's Championship title triumph, the former France international is waiting for a fresh challenge. | George Wood/Getty Images
4. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United in action with Kortney Hause of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on September 25, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)
From taking on Cristiano Ronaldo to not playing in three years, Kortney Hause is determined to get his career back on track after leaving Aston Villa. | Manchester United via Getty Imag