The subject of free agents continues to be a topic of discussion among Pompey fans, amid an unprecedented injury list this season.
And the discussion has centred on the middle of the park, with the Blues down to just two senior deep-lying options in that area in the shape of Marlon Pack and Owen Moxon.
Just under a fortnight ago, Pompey boss John Mousinho stated he would resist the temptation to enter the free agent market - an avenue promotion rivals have travelled to plug hits to their own squads.
Since then, however, Tom Lowery has also been ruled out with a hamstring injury, putting focus back on the subject.
In the wake of last week’s developments, we’ve taken a look at some of the midfielder who could, in theory, be signed.
Perhaps more accurately, however, it’s more a case of the lack of players who could be landed who are up to the task of coming in and helping a promotion pitch at this late stage of the season.
9. Josh Morris
The 32-year-old left footer was released by SPL outfit Motherwell last summer and was on trial at MK Dons, but the former Blackburn man has not played a game this season. | SNS Group
10. Kevin Stewart
Former Spurs youngster went to Liverpool and was given his chance by Jurgen Klopp, the combative 30-year-old midfielder moved to Hull for £8m and then Blackpool, where he was hindered by injuries and left the club last summer after last playing in March 2022. | CameraSport - Andrew Kearns
11. Peter Etebo
Destructive holding midfielder moved to Stoke for £6.5m in 2018 and made 51 appearances before moving on to the likes of Watford and Getafe in a series of loans. The destructive Nigerian international last played for Aris Salonika in Greece last season, but no appearances or club this term. | Getty Images
12. Dan Gosling
Turned out for the likes of Everton and Newcastle, but most renowned for the central midfielder’s seven years with Bournemouth. Signed a short-term deal with Notts County in November, but the 34-year-old departed Meadow Lane at the start of the year. | Sportimage