The Blues currently have 13 out-of-contract players when the campaign comes to a close, with John Mousinho set for crunch talks next week.
While a number of the head coach’s squad could depart, sporting director Rich Hughes has detailed at least nine or 10 new arrivals through the doors in the window.
But with only 13 men currently under contract beyond this term, where do the Blues need to recruit the most this summer?
We’ve broken down every position in the side to discover the true extent of work which could be needed in the market.
9. Left-wing
Jacobs has been Mousinho’s go to man on the left in recent weeks following Ronan Curtis’ season-ending knee injury. The former Wigan man, though, is uncertain about his future with his contract coming to an end in the summer. Lane has also appeared on the left since his arrival from Fleetwood. It remains to be seen whether Curtis will be handed fresh terms, with his ACL issue keeping him sidelined until December. Should the pair depart, two new left wingers will need to be recruited, with Gavin Whyte recently linked. Photo: Jason Brown
10. Striker
Bishop remains the only striker contracted at Fratton beyond this season. Pigott and Dane Scarlett will head back to Ipswich and Spurs respectively at the end of their loans. After netting 20 league goals so far, Pompey are braced for interest in Bishop but are confident he will remain. With the Fratton faithful calling for additional attacking threat, Mousinho will be in the market for new faces to give the 26-year-old more competition in attack. Photo: Jason Brown