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.
9. Colby Bishop (Accrington)
With Dion Charles' anonymous spell continuing at the Wham Stadium, Bishop has had to be Accy's leading marksman this season. However, the 25-year-old's contract is also set to expire in the summer - potentially opening the door for a cut-price transfer to the south coast (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Photo: Gareth Copley
10. Callum Paterson (Sheffield Wednesday)
Callum Paterson was scoring goals in the Premier League in 2019 for Cardiff and has the type of attributes Pompey could benefit from. The former Hearts figure has scored twice this season for the Owls but is yet to extend his stay at Hillsborough. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images) Photo: Nathan Stirk
11. Conor Washington (Charlton)
Conor Washington has proved to be a valuable asset in League One for clubs such as Charlton and Peterborough. Last season he netted 11 goals in the third tier, but has only completed 90 minutes on four occasions this term. (Photo by Jacques Feeney/Getty Images) Photo: Jacques Feeney
12. Sam Winnall (Oxford)
The former Sheffield Wednesday striker is looking to re-ignite his career following underwhelming spells at the Owls and Oxford United. The 30-year-old has proved his worth in the past by scoring 34 goals across two seasons for Barnsley and perhaps Fratton Park could be the ideal stage to find his form (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton