And with just four new arrivals through the door to date at Fratton Park, there’s plenty of work still to do transfer-wise – with the Blues’ forward department looking threadbare, to say the least.
Hopefully, we’ll see a few additions made between now and the season-opener against Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday, July 30.
But if not, how would the Pompey starting XI and bench look if only players currently contracted to the club were available?
Here’s how we think that line-up would look...
5. Connor Ogilvie - left-back
The former Gillingham man has settled in well at Fratton Park. An ever-reliable player, his man rival, Denver Hume, has a lot of catching up to do if he wants to compete for the left-back or left-wing-back berth. Photo: Paul Thompson
6. Marlon Pack - central midfield
Pompey fans lucky enough to have seen Pack's performances since he's been back will know that his class is there for all to see. He'll be Pompey's main man in midfield this season without a doubt Picture: Rogan/Fever Pitch Photo: Rogan
7. Joe Morrell - central midfield
The Wales international shouldered a lot of the responsibility last season as the Blues' midfield general. That maiden Fratton Park season will go down as a success, despite a few blips along the way. So imagine what he'll be like when he as Marlon Pack beside him during the campaign ahead. Photo: Paul Thompson
8. Louis Thompson - central midfield
Chances are Pompey could operate with a midfield three this season - and Thompson's inclusion makes it a trio that should give the Blues the edge on rivals in any midfield battle. Picture: Rogan/Fever Pitch Photo: Rogan