Pompey are ready to scour the continent and beyond this summer as they prepare to do their transfer business.
Boss John Mousinho has indicated the European market is one which will be looked at by the club’s recruitment department, as they seek the best value for their money.
It’s an approach Championship rivals such as Preston have utilised with some success in the past, with money to spend for the right additions at PO4.
So The News are looking at the leagues the Blues could be considering and the best, young players on offer there at present.
First up is the Danish Superliga. We’ve gone for a mix of players who could move to the Premier League and then seek development loans, along with some options who now could realistically be in Pompey’s price range.
9. Franculino Dju (FC Midtjylland)
Smashing in the goals for FC Midtjylland, the Guinea-Bassau international has attracted admiring glances from Leicester and Crystal Palace the 20-year-old came to Denmark fire Benfica’s youth set-up. | AFP via Getty Images
10. Dario Osorio (FC Midtjylland)
Nine goals for the Chilean winger this term with a lot of those appearances off the bench, as the 21-year-old adjusts to European football with Midtjylland. | AFP via Getty Images
11. Isak Jensen (Viborg)
Silky free-kick expert is a right footer who plays off the left and loves to come in off the touchline. The 21-year-old has 10 goals and three assists from 33 games for Viborg this term. | UGC
12. Mathias Kvistgaarden (Brondby)
Looks destined for a move to a major European league, the 23-year-old Dane has been eyed by Celtic but the man who’s hit 22 goals in 36 games this term most likely headed for Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga. | FrontzoneSport via Getty Images