But there’s a market still open to Pompey if they want to bring in players.
We’ve scoured the leagues for the best free agents out there at present – and there’s some interesting opportunities open to clubs still looking to recruit.
9. Callum McManaman
Callum McManaman once commanded a transfer fee of £4.75m after joining West Brom from Sheffield Wednesday. He made 29 appearances for Tranmere Rovers last season and has been without a club since the summer. Photo: Pete Norton
10. Nathan Delfouneso
Well-travelled former Aston Villa striker left Accrignton a couple of weeks ago after signing a short-term deal at the Crown Ground. Photo: Lewis Storey
11. Paul Downing
Paul Downing comes with pedigree after having won promotion from League One with Blackburn in the 2017-18 season. He has been without a club since being released by Pompey in the summer, where he commanded decent wages. Photo: Alex Burstow
12. Jerome Sinclair
Sinclair is the youngest player to feature for Liverpool at 16 years and six days, but last seen on trial at Oxford last summer and owns a fried chicken shop. Photo: Dan Mullan