Of course not all will arrive. Indeed, none are guaranteed to sign given the fact that all but a few are classified as ‘reported targets’.
However, there’s no getting away from the fact that Danny Cowley has his sights set on up to five players arriving at Fratton Park next month.
The head coach has admitted he wants to add two or three permanent signings in January to bolster his squad long term.
Meanwhile, it is expected that two of Pompey’s five loanees will depart PO4 next month as the Blues boss targets two more loan incomings.
Here, we take a look at every player the Blues have been linked with ahead of the January window and give the rumour a rating out of five...
5. Liam Cullen - Rumour rated: 5/5
Alongside League One rivals Lincoln, there has been speculation in the past week that Pompey have also made a loan enquiry for out-of-favour Swansea striker Liam Cullen - a rumour which The News has been able to back up. A temporary move for the 22-year-old could be on the cards as the forward has been restricted to just 12 Championship games this season. In his 12 games, the Welshman has failed to hit the back of the net in the second tier so far. Picture: Dan Mullan/Getty Images Photo: Dan Mullan
6. Kyle Wootton - Rumour rated: 5/5
The Notts County star man is apparently high on Danny Cowley’s list as he looks to bring in a new centre-forward in January. At the end of November it was reported by The News that Cowley had been in attendance for County’s FA Cup replay against Rochdale to scout out the 25-year-old. Wootton has scored 10 goals in 19 National league appearances and has failed to rule out an exit from Nottingham amid speculation of a move to League One. Picture: Michael Regan/Getty Images Photo: Michael Regan
7. Ricki Lambie - Rumour rated: 1/5
The Motherwell central defender was wanted by one League One side earlier this month but no name had been given. With the 28-year-old's contract set to expire at the end of the season it has opened the door to a potential January move. However, the Blues boss distanced himself from the reports and admitted they knew little about the defender, therefore ruling Pompey out of a deal. Picture: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images Photo: Ian MacNicol
8. Georgie Kelly - Rumour rated: 3/5
The Bohemians striker is out of contract at the end of the month meaning the Blues could sign the 25-year-old for free in January. Reported by The News at the end of last month, it was revealed Pompey were interested in the striker, who scored 26 goals in all comps this season. Cowley has since cooled the interest, denying that the Irishman was linked to a move to PO4 with Sunderland, Wigan and Preston now also interested. Picture: Oisin Keniry Photo: Oisin Keniry