The inquest has already begun into Pompey’s disappointing campaign, despite having three league games left in the season.
Yet, the gap to the play-offs is too big to conquer in the remaining weeks, with the Fratton faithful already planning ahead for the summer.
We asked Blues supporters on social media to tell us who John Mousinho should realistically sign in the upcoming market.
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From left: Paul Mullin, Matt Ritchie, Alfie May, Cameron Brannagan. Photo: Who Pompey fans want to see Blues sign
. Tyler Cordner - Aldershot
The central defender has impressed in his maiden season for the Shots, scoring seven goals in 43 National League appearances this term. Photo: Jacques Feeney
. Callum Paterson - Sheffield Wednesday
The striker is out of contract at Hillsborough this summer and has netted six goals in 32 outings in all competitions for the Owls this season. Photo: George Wood
. Cameron Brannagan - Oxford United
Mousinho, of course, has the Oxford United connection, but it will take a hefty fee to prize the midfielder away from the Kassam Stadium after he penned a new deal last summer. He’s been the brightest star in a poor U’s team, scoring nine goals in 40 league appearances. Photo: Catherine Ivill
5. Matt Butcher - Plymouth
The Portsmouth-born midfielder was heavily linked with a switch to Fratton Park last summer before moving to Plymouth, where he’s since made 46 appearances in all competitions to date. Photo: Michael Steele
6. Alfie May - Cheltenham
Cheltenham’s main man has netted 18 goals in all competitions this term and was recently linked with Peterborough. Photo: Pete Norton
7. Ryan Hardie - Plymouth
Hardie has impressed for the Pilgrims as they look to win promotion to the Championship. This has seen him score 17 times this season. Photo: Michael Steele
8. Matt Ritchie - Newcastle
It couldn’t be a transfer window without being linked with the Newcastle man. Came through the ranks at Fratton Park and has previously spoken about his desire to return to the Blues. Photo: Michael Regan