There are bargains to be found coinciding with players looking to gain a fresh start.
But who could Pompey realistically sign from the second tier to enhance their promotion bid next season?
Last season, Danny Cowley signed five players let go from clubs from a higher division last summer – and could be looking to repeat the trick this pre-season.
Here’s who could fit the bill.
5. Jodi Jones - Coventry (Position: Winger)
The winger is to depart Coventry after five years with the club. Jones could be a longer term solution out wide than Murphy at 24-years-old, In total he made 96 appearances for the Sky Blues, scoring eight goals. Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images Photo: Pete Norton
6. Grant Ward - Blackpool (Position: Midfield)
Ward is looking to put a campaign plagued with injuries behind him, and re-discover his 2020-21 term when he won promotion to League One. His experience of rising to the Championship could help Pompey to do so, themselves. Picture: Alex Burstow/Getty Images Photo: Alex Burstow
7. Scott Sinclair - Preston (Position: Winger)
Pompey could use the veteran winger's experience to help with their play-off push next season. If the 33-year-old can find his Celtic form where he scored 62 goals in three-and-a-half next season, he could become a vital asset to any club. Picture: Alex Livesey/Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey
8. Dominic Ball - QPR (Position: Defensive midfield)
The versatile midfielder, who can play right-back and centre-back, could be a useful asset in a gruelling League One season. He made 23 appearances for QPR last season - scoring once. Picture: Jacques Feeney/Getty Images Photo: Jacques Feeney