What Portsmouth’s new-look starting XI & bench could look like after transfer window if rumours were true

Anticipation is building ahead of a hugely-important transfer window at Fratton Park.

The market opens for business on Monday and will run throughout the summer until September 1.

It’s expected to be busy on the south coast, with incomings and outgoings on the cards as John Mousinho primes his squad for the Blues’ third-successive Championship campaign.

Twelve names have already been tipped with a move to PO4 before the window’s opening as the rumour mill continues to turn.

And while some have already been shut down - others have a bit more credence.

We’ve taken a look at what Pompey’s starting XI and bench could look after the market closes on September 1 if that speculation was true.

Here’s what that new-look 20-man squad could look like.

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