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.
13. Aral Simsir (FC Midtjylland)
Attacking talent who can play across the forward positions. The 22-year-old has 14 goals and 19 assists in the league from his time with FC Midtylland. | Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Ima
14. Mario Dorgeles (FC Nordsjaelland)
Likened to John Obi Mikel and a player who’s previously caught the eye of England’s new chief football officer Dan Ashworth, a number of England’s big guns have been keeping tabs on the Ivory Coast midfielder. | dsfs
15. Filip Bundgaard (Brondby)
The 20-year-old winger is seen as one of the most promising Danish prospects and moved to Brondy for around £2.5m last year. | Getty Images
16. Kristian Arnstad (Aarhus)
Moved to Aarhus from Anderlecht last year and has been eyed by Burnley in the past, the 21-year-old central midfielder has expressed ambitions to play in England. | NTB/AFP via Getty Images