John Mousinho has said he’s prepared to look at a triallist or two as his players return to pre-season this training.
Down the years there has been many famous – and a few infamous - players who’ve tried to earn Blues deals.
Some huge names will go down as opportunities missed after leaving PO4 without a contract, while others perhaps less so.
Thanks to your suggestions we’ve rounded up some of the great Pompey triallists from down the years.
5. Ryan Bird
Ryan Bird completed a meteoric rise from electrician to pro after signing for Pompey following two goals at Hawks in 2013. Photo: Mick Young
6. Geovanni
Former Benfica and Barcelona man scored at Yeovil but signed for Manchester City in 2007. Photo: Daniel Hambury
7. Gareth Evans
The mysterious 'Wayne Evans' appeared at Hawks in 2015 and went on to become a huge favourite Photo: Graham Hunt
8. Denilson
Pompey handed Brazilian winger Denilson a trial in 2006. However the one-time world's most expensive player, when he signed for Real Betis for £21.5m, couldn't agree a deal with the club and went to Saudi Arabia. Photo: RICARDO MAZALAN