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.
![The 19-year-old is currently the leading marksman in the Premier League 2 and with only one senior appearance to his name may be available for a loan transfer this winter. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjZlOWE1YmI0LTFmNjYtNGZmYS1hMDc3LTEwZTRiZWUyZTcwYjplY2QwOTk0Zi03Yjg2LTQyMmUtYWE0Zi03MTBmYmIxODQ4ODE=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
17. James Mcatee (Manchester City)
The 19-year-old is currently the leading marksman in the Premier League 2 and with only one senior appearance to his name may be available for a loan transfer this winter. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)Photo: George Wood
![If the Blues are able to free up one of their loan spots, then they could do a lot worse than bringing Folarin Balogun to PO4. The forward is the second top scorer in the PL2 this season and led the line in the Gunners' opening day league defeat to Brentford (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjgyODZmMmY2LTBjYTctNGJhNy1iNjBlLTNjYWQwOTJkM2UwMzo5YzhiYjQ1Yi0wN2M2LTQwOTMtODBjMy00N2FkY2JlYzUyZGE=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
18. Folarin Balogun (Arsenal)
If the Blues are able to free up one of their loan spots, then they could do a lot worse than bringing Folarin Balogun to PO4. The forward is the second top scorer in the PL2 this season and led the line in the Gunners' opening day league defeat to Brentford (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)Photo: Eddie Keogh