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
13. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi - Crystal Palace
The Crystal Palace loanee has shone on loan for Charlton this season, where he’s scored 13 goals and registered seven assists in League One. At 20, he’s been tipped to go on and play in the Premier League for the Eagles. Photo: GLYN KIRK
14. Tommy Leigh - Accrington
The Portsmouth-born midfielder has impressed at Accrington, netting seven goals in a struggling Accy side this season. Photo: George Wood