Pompey have suffered huge blow ahead of their Championship return with the news that star striker Colby Bishop will undergo surgery after a routine pre-season heart scan revealed a ‘potential risk’.
The club stated that after discussions with cardiologists, the medical team and the player, that the best course of action would be for the 27-year-old to have surgery straight away. There has been no indication on a timescale for the ex-Accrington Stanley star’s return but attention has now turned to who could be brought in as a potential replacement.
According to media outlets in Denmark, as reported by The News, Pompey have reportedly sealed a deal to secure Esbjerg striker Elias Sorensen. A fee of between €300,000-400,000 is said to have been agreed (£252k-£336k) with Pompey seeing off interest from fellow Championship sides as well as clubs in Germany.
However, with the news still to be confirmed, and with only 11 days to go until Pompey commence their season with an away clash against Leeds to prepare for, here are 12 free agents who the Blues could sign...
5. Admiral Muskwe
Admiral Muskwe left Luton in July after one season with the Hatters. | Getty Images
6. Dwight Gayle
34-year-old Gayle parted Pompey's promotion rivals Derby this summer, after aiding them back to the Championship. | Getty Images
7. Martyn Waghorn
34-year-old English centre-forward joined Gayle in parting ways with the Rams this summer after helping them in their promotion success. | Getty Images
8. Devante Cole
Former Barnsley star Cole, 29, left the club this summer after three years. | Getty Images