John Marquis, Ellis Harrison and George Hirst haven’t shared the load efficiently this term and have left a lot to be desired in their individual performances.
As a result, Danny Cowley will be forced to bring a new face to Fratton Park in two months time in a bid to end their misfortune in front of goal.
And there are a number of highly experienced forwards who could fit the bill and fire the Blues up the League One table.
On the other hand, the club may also look to the loan market once again if they decide to free up one of their, already filled, spots.
Click through the list to see who is a viable striking option for Pompey in January.
And there are a number of highly experienced forwards who could fit the bill and fire the Blues up the League One table.
![Sinclair has lost his way slightly in professional football following his release from Watford, but at 25 years of age, he could be an ideal solution for Pompey. The striker was last seen on loan at CSKA Sofia where he scored three goals in 15 games. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmRjYTZhOGIzLWRlOTMtNDc0Ni1hZmRlLTE4NTlkN2I3YThjMTplOGQ3MTQwYS1kYjM2LTQ5MmUtYjExMy04YmE1OWY1NTQ4Yjc=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
5. Jerome Sinclair (Former club: CSKA Sofia)
Sinclair has lost his way slightly in professional football following his release from Watford, but at 25 years of age, he could be an ideal solution for Pompey. The striker was last seen on loan at CSKA Sofia where he scored three goals in 15 games. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)Photo: Dan Mullan
![On the other hand, Pompey could look for cut-price deals on strikers whose contracts are set to expire in 2022. Picture: Jason Brown](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjA4NmQ4Yzg0LWUwYmQtNGE0MC04NTBkLTJkMTVmYzI5N2JhMTphMjE4YjliZC03NDE5LTRlMTEtOGJkNy0wYjkyZDAxNDY0ZTM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
6. Out-of-contract
On the other hand, Pompey could look for cut-price deals on strikers whose contracts are set to expire in 2022. Picture: Jason BrownPhoto: Jason Brown
![Dion Charles had been touted for a move to the Championship following his impressive goalscoring record for Accrington, but clubs in the second-tier could be wary of his lack of game time for Accy due to his current stand-off with John Coleman. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjZhMGVlMzE4LWMxZjctNDM2MS05YTJhLWQ2OWJjM2MzY2Q1Mzo1Yzk1YmIxMS05NzJiLTQ2ZTEtODM4MS05NmQzZDk1Mjc3NTc=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
7. Dion Charles (Accrington)
Dion Charles had been touted for a move to the Championship following his impressive goalscoring record for Accrington, but clubs in the second-tier could be wary of his lack of game time for Accy due to his current stand-off with John Coleman. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty ImagesPhoto: Gareth Copley
![The Ipswich Town striker may be available this winter after only playing twice in League One this term. Norwood has a certain pedigree in the EFL after scoring 49 goals across the past three seasons. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmY4YmU1YzEyLWFkYjQtNDRkMC05NTJkLTJlMGRiODRkOWI1Zjo4YWM2ZjE4ZC04ZDM1LTRmN2UtOTNmZS0yNzRmYmJlMmQyNzU=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
8. James Norwood (Ipswich Town)
The Ipswich Town striker may be available this winter after only playing twice in League One this term. Norwood has a certain pedigree in the EFL after scoring 49 goals across the past three seasons. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)Photo: James Chance