We’re still a couple of weeks away from the transfer window opening - yet Pompey have already been linked with a stack of summer signings.
Inevitably some of those names are on the list of potential arrivals the recruitment team are working to as the Blues raise the recruitment bar, while others are well wide of the mark.
We’ve used our contacts and inside knowledge to break down every, single player linked with joining John Mousinho’s Championship charge - and the chances of a move happening.
1. Rumours rated: the inside track on every player linked with Portsmouth this summer
From left-right: Matt Ritchie, Jadan Raymond, Harrison Burrows and Josh Murphy are among those linked with Pompey this summer. | The News
2. Jadan Raymond - Crystal Palace
Deal fell through in January and The News understands a move for the Crystal Palace winger is something Pompey remain keen on this summer. | Getty Images
3. Bosun Lawal - Celtic
The versatile Celtic operator certainly has admirers in the Pompey coaching set-up, as was reported in April, especially after catching the eye playing in midfield for Fleetwood on loan. Definitely would have been wanted in League One, but it appears promotion may have raised the bar to where the club are now looking when it comes to the middle of the park. | Getty Images
4. Reece Cole - Exeter
Linked with Pompey along with Bolton Wanderers and Preston North End, but as The News reported in April a move for the Exeter midfielder is not want with credibility when it comes to the Blues. | Getty Images