At Lincoln, Huddersfield and Pompey, the Fratton chief welcomed starlets such as Emile Smith Rowe and Miguel Azeez from Arsenal – and Trevor Chalobah from Chelsea.
But who could the 43-year-old turn to next as he plots a promotion push at PO4 next term?
We’ve examined Transfermarkt.com’s stats from the 2021-22 PL2 and U18 Premier League campaigns to see who could be making the step into senior football next season.
There could be loan deals to be made, or even a permanent transfer or two, as the rising stars from the Premier League and Championship look to break free from youth football.
Here’s what we found out.
We’ve examined Transfermarkt.com’s stats from the 2021-22 PL2 and U18 Premier League campaigns to see who could be making the step into senior football next season.
5. Mika Biereth - Arsenal
Danny Cowley has a strong history with taking Arsenal loanees into the Football League. Gunners first team star Emile Smith Rowe played under the Blues chief at Huddersfield while Miguel Azeez represented royal blue in 2021-22. Biereth could be the next after scoring 11 goals in 21 appearances in the PL2 Division 1. Picture: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images
Photo: David Price
6. Luke Harris - Fulham
The 17-year-old has played beyond his years this season and has helped the Cottagers youngsters to the promotion to PL2 Division 1. A box-to-box midfielder with an eye for goal, he has scored 13 goals in 18 appearances. Picture: Marc Atkins/Getty Images
Photo: Marc Atkins
7. Melkamu Frauendorf - Liverpool
Melkamu Frauendorf enjoyed an influential campaign in the U18 Premier League by scoring six goals and registering seven assists and could be fast-tracked to senior football rather than the PL2. Picture: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
Photo: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC
8. Charlie Patino - Arsenal
The central midfielder has already played and scored in Mikel Arteta's first team this season, but has primarily featured for the under-23s. As a result, he may be looking for a full time role in senior football next season. Picture: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images
Photo: David Price