With close to 1400 players set to be available for nothing this summer, there are some real bargains to be found, with a host of strikers on the market and looking for a club.
So could Pompey consider any of the options below when it comes to bolstering their frontline? Some are, of course, much more likely than others.
1. Matty Taylor
Taylor is set to be released by Bristol City after spending the 2019/20 campaign on loan at Oxford United, where he caught the eye in League One. There will undoubtedly be a host of clubs eyeing his signature this summer. Photo: OLLY GREENWOOD
2. Omar Bogle
Having been prolific in League Two and in non-league, Bogle earned a move to the Championship with Cardiff City - but failed to hit the goal trail. He's now a free agent, so could he be worth a punt in the third tier? Photo: Alex Pantling
3. Jackson Irvine
While traditionally a midfielder, Irvine's physicality and movement has seen him deployed as a striker in the past. The Australian international has already left Hull City and will have no shortage of admirers this summer. Photo: Francois Nel
4. Rudy Gestede
Having left Middlesbrough, Gestede is now on the look out for a new club. His wage demands could prove a stumbling block for some clubs though, particularly when you factor in the salary caps set to be imposed on League One sides. Photo: Alex Davidson