The Blues will look to target a number of different markets to freshen up their options as they bid to finally reach the Championship.
Those in top-flight academies could prove an avenue to explore, both as permanent additions and on loan.
While sporting director Rich Hughes will look to continue his policy of repairing ‘broken toys’ cast aside by the big boys, Pompey could potentially look to loan in talent excelling at PL2 level – and above.
With a focus on attacking additions next term, we’ve highlighted some of the rising stars really making their mark who could prove useful additions.
5. Harry Leonard (Blackburn)
Ten goals in PL2 for the 19-year-old striker who boss Jon Dahl Tomasson believes has first-team 'potenial' at Ewood Park. Photo: Tom Dulat
6. Adedire Mebude
A lot of noise around the London-born Scot who moved to City's academy from Rangers with 11 goals following this term. Photo: Ian MacNicol
7. Joe Hugill (Manchester United)
Ten goals for the 19-year-old forward for United in PL2 this term, who is being tipped for the first-team breakthrough at Old Trafford and has gone out on loan to Altrincham. Photo: Ash Donelon
8. Divin Mubama (West Ham)
The scouts are flocking to watch the West Ham striker who has bagged 13 PL2 goals this season - as well as a hat-trick against Southampton in the FA Youth Cup sem-final. Has made a late Premier League sub debut and scored in Europe for the Hammers. Photo: Alex Davidson