Of course, the Blues could well plunder Premier League and Championship academies for loan gems to get their final players in before September 1.
But Danny Cowley has hinted there is a deal advanced for a young talent operating at a lower level.
So we’ve looked at some of the hottest prospects from around League Two and the National League who could be interesting Pompey and their rivals.
So we’ve looked at some of the hottest prospects from around League Two and the National League who could be interesting Pompey and their rivals.
![The Irishman bagged 13 goals and five assists for Orient in League Two last term](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjEyOTAzMWNiLThhM2ItNDlhZi04ZjY3LTNiZDY3ZjhjMDFjNjpjMjNmNDJhNC1hOTJhLTRkYzYtYjBmNy01MDIyNjM2YzIyOTk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
17. Aaron Drinan
The Irishman bagged 13 goals and five assists for Orient in League Two last term Photo: Jacques Feeney