The Sun’s Alan Nixon revealed on Tuesday the Notts County hitman is close to signing for League Two newboys Stockport.
It comes following Danny Cowley’s interest in the ex-Scunthorpe man, while the latter was believed to be keen on a move to Fratton Park.
With no contracted strikers at the club at present, the Blues head coach has earmarked four signings in the department this pre-season.
So who could Danny Cowley turn to after suffering a transfer blow?
Here are the strikers the Fratton outfit could move for, following the 25-year-old’s reported move to League Two.
5. Aaron Collins – Bristol Rovers
Age: 25 Status: Linked with Pompey, 2021-22 appearances: 50, Goals: 18. Picture: Harry Trump/Getty Images Photo: Harry Trump
6. Lyle Taylor – Nottingham Forest
Age: 32 Status: Contracted to Nottingham Forest, but spent second half of last season on loan at Birmingham, 2021-22 appearances: 33, Goals: 8. Picture: Marc Atkins/Getty Images Photo: Marc Atkins
7. Ruben Rodrigues
Age: 25 Status: Contracted to Notts County but has a year left on current deal, 2021-22 appearances: 47, Goals: 22. Picture: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Photo: Laurence Griffiths
8. Kyle Hudlin – Solihull Moors
Age: 21 Status: Contract expires on June 30, 2022, 2021-22 appearances: 26, Goals: 5. Picture: Alex Livesey/Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey