It’s expected to be another busy summer at Fratton Park, with a number of arrivals and departures on the cards.
Following the conclusion of the campaign, Pompey have already lost 11 members of the squad, with some playing key roles in their survival fight.
Freddie Potts, Isaac Hayden, Adil Aouchiche, Rob Atkinson, Kaide Gordon and Mark O’Mahony all returned to their parent clubs following the end of their respective loan stints.
We already know some of the key areas John Mousinho is wanting to strengthen this summer as he looks to build his squad ahead of next term.
But what would his current strongest XI and bench look like?
Well, we’ve put together the Blues’ best possible matchday squad using currently contracted players to see the scale of additions needed during the transfer window.
9. RM: Matt Ritchie
The former Scotland international returned to his boyhood club last summer and scored five goals in 39 Championship appearances. Although Harvey Blair impressed in the final two games of the season, Ritchie is currently the best option at right-wing. Photo: Jason Brown
10. CAM: Callum Lang
It was superb to see Lang back before the end of the season following his hamstring injury, which was initially set to rule him out for the campaign. He scored 10 goals despite the near three-month lay-off and will be back to his best at the start of next term. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
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11. LM: Josh Murphy
The 30-year-old was voted The News/Sports Mail’s Player of the Season and deservedly so after an impressive maiden campaign at Fratton Park. He tormented Championship defences by using his pace and power to cause havoc. Murphy scored seven goals and registered 14 assists and was one of the best wingers in the second tier last term. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
12. ST: Colby Bishop
After his return from heart surgery in November, Bishop didn’t miss a game for the Blues and was one of the key reasons behind their change in form. He finished as Pompey’s top scorer for the third season in a row and nailed down the number nine role as his own. With Kusini Yengi and Mark O’Mahony both departing, that leaves only Thomas Waddingham and Christian Saydee as the only two to challenge Bishop. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages