Free agents from the Championship have been regulars on the Fratton Park arrivals board each summer transfer window.
And despite a Blues shift in transfer strategy that will see young, up-and-coming players at their core of their recruitment drives, there’s recognition that experienced pros from the second tier can still add worth.
So who could potentially follow the likes of Marlon Pack and Joe Rafferty in swapping the Championship for League One with Pompey next term?
Of course, not all free agents will be within the Blues’ reach, but here’s those second-tier players who will be out of contract come the end of the season.
5. Bristol City
Jay Dasilva (above), Tomas Kalas, Andy King, Han-Noah Massengo, Harvey Wiles-Richards. One-year option: Zak Vyner. Photo: Catherine Ivill
7. Cardiff
Joel Bagan, Mark Harris, Tom Sang, Gavin Whyte (above). Photo: Charles McQuillan
8. Coventry City
Kyle McFadzean, Martyn Waghorn, Liam Kelly, Sean Maguire, Michael Rose, Tyler Walker (above), Will Bapaga. One-year option: Fankaty Dabo. Photo: Marc Atkins