There are less than three weeks to go until Pompey’s season-opener against Oxford United on August 9.
The Blues have added two new faces to the squad ahead of the curtain raiser at the Kassam Stadium, with Adrian Segecic and John Swift making the move to Fratton Park.
There are also plenty of rumours doing the rounds linking names with a switch to PO4 as John Mousinho looks to strengthen to his side.
But could the Blues line-up for the season-opener next month?
We’ve put together what Mousinho’s 20-man squad to face Oxford United could look like if the current transfer rumours are true.
5. CB: Regan Poole
Poole and Shaughnessy lined-up for the first time since November 2023 during last week’s pre-season friendly against Woking. Could be Mousinho’s centre-defensive partnership going into the new campaign. | Habibur Rahman
6. LB: Connor Ogilvie
Ogilvie was superb in the Championship last term, stepping up to the mark and silencing any doubters. There will be a tough battle with Jacob Farrell, who has returned to full fitness this summer. Photo: Nigel Keene
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7. CM: John Swift
Swift completed his return to Fratton Park last week after 19 years away. Mousinho believes the 30-year-old will operate in the number eight role in the heart of midfield. | Portsmouth FC
8. CM: Mark Kosznovszky
Pompey are reportedly ‘very close’ to the Hungarian midfielder’s signature, according to MTK Budapest sporting director Balazs Polyak. The Blues are said to have agreed a £1.2m deal for the 23-year-old, who has also been linked with Sheffield United this summer. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images