The transfer window is less than three weeks away and anticipation is already growing on the south coast.
John Mousinho’s troops will be hoping to avoid another relegation battle, which saw them secure their safety with two games to go.
Plenty of business both in and out of the door at PO4 are on the cards, with the Blues starting their transfer preparations early.
But could Pompey look at the Premier League for potential options?
While names including Andy Robertson, Bernado Silva, Harry Wilson and more are without deals next term, they’re no doubt beyond the Blues’ reach.
However, we’ve gone through the top-flight players expected to become free agents this summer who could be possible alternatives.
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9. Kayden Rodney - Crystal Palace
Rodney has risen through the ranks at Crystal Palace and has been in-and-around the first-team set-up since his debut in 2022. The defensive midfielder has flourished for the Eagles’ U21s in recent seasons, featuring alongside Franco Umeh and former Blues target Hindolo Mustapha. Crystal Palace’s U21’s outfit has been somewhere Pompey and John Mousinho have looked at, with the head coach undertaking previous scouting missions during the 2024-25 campaign prior to Umeh’s Fratton arrival. Despite being highly-rated at Selhurst Park, the 21-year-old is out of contract this summer with uncertainty growing over his future. | Getty Images
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10. Jamie Allen - Coventry City
The midfielder has enjoyed a brilliant seven-year stay at Coventry City, where he’s totalled 199 outings in all competitions. Allen featured 23 times for Frank Lampard’s side last term and can operate in all areas of the midfield. The 31-year-old does have interest from the Championship following the Sky Blues’ promotion, with Lincoln City reportedly tracking the playmaker. | Getty Images