While Portsmouth and their Championship rivals are working around the clock to strengthen their teams this summer, there are also several players currently without a club that are working hard to secure a new challenge before the end of pre-season.
Pompey as Championship new-boys are one of the team’s that could benefit from the free agent market as they aim to assemble a group with the experience and know-how to thrive to thrive in England’s second-tier.
With that in mind we take a look at the best starting XI made up of Championship stars that were released from their club at the end of last season. Would you like to see any of these at Fratton Park next term?
9. RW: Matt Phillips
Matt Phillips was one of the most high-profile players to leave West Brom this summer. Has bags of experience at this level and has tasted promotion twice from this division. | POOL/AFP via Getty Images
10. LW: Sheyi Ojo
The former Liverpool winger is currently searching for a new club following the expiration of his contract at Cardiff City. | Getty Images
11. ST: Dwight Gayle
The former Newcastle United star boasts a record of 62 goals in 145 appearances at this level. Is currently a free agent following a brief stint at Derby County, where he scored three goals in six appearances to help fire the Rams to promotion from League One. | Getty Images