Although there are still nine games to play when the campaign resumes, the Blues boss will have an idea of the areas of his squad he’ll be looking to strengthen. With eight players out of contract, it means some members of Jackett’s squad will be released.
There are also a host of former Pompey players elsewhere whose deals are presently set to come to a close. Scroll down and click through the pages to see who could be a free agent at the end of the campaign...

9. Chris Maguire - Sunderland
The forward has become somewhat of a pantomime villain in the battles between Pompey and the Black Cats in League One. The former Blues man, nevertheless, has talent in abundance. | Freelance Photo: Malcolm Mackenzie

10. Damien McCrory - Notts County
The left-back featured four times for Pompey during 2017-18 before sustaining a knee injury,. The Irishman has scored once in 29 games for the Magpies this term. | Freelance Photo: Joe Pepler

11. David Nugent - Preston
The 2008 FA Cup winner has been reduced to a bit-part role having gone back to Preston last summer, scoring once in 22 games. | Freelance Photo: Barry Zee

12. Gary Roberts - Wigan
Released by Kenny Jackett after he took charge as manager, the playmaker reunited with Paul Cook at Wigan and is still there today. The 36-year-old has made eight appearances as the Latics battle to stay in the Championship. | Freelance Photo: Joe Pepler

