Pompey fans can expect a busy transfer window when it officially opens on June 14.
With six first-team squad members released at the end of the season and the club’s loanees returning to their parent clubs after the League One title was secued, there’s gaps to be filled within John Mousinho’s ranks. Meanwhile, natural strengthening is required as the Blues step up to the Championship for the first time since 2012.
Pompey have not yet put a figure on the number they want to recruit, but it’s safe to say all departments will be improved upon as the Fratton Park outfit look to make an impression on their return to the second tier.
But where are the current gaps and where does Mousinho and sporting director need to strenghten? Here, we take a look at what’s currently available to the Blues in each positions and what could be needed...
Pompey have not yet put a figure on the number they want to recruit, but it’s safe to say all departments will be improved upon as the Fratton Park outfit look to make an impression on their return to the second tier.
![Current options: Conor Ogilvie (new contract offered) and Jack Sparkes.
Verdict: Pompey's ability to switch between Ogilvie and Sparkes last season when needed proved a useful tool, with the later impressing during his maiden campaign at Fratton Park. However, there's doubts whether it's a combo that's good enough for the Championship. Expect Pompey to recruit someone here who could potentially overtake Ogilvie in the pecking order and establish themselves as first choice.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/04/05/14/59/Connor%20Ogilvie%20v%20Derby.jpg.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
5. Left-back
Current options: Conor Ogilvie (new contract offered) and Jack Sparkes. Verdict: Pompey's ability to switch between Ogilvie and Sparkes last season when needed proved a useful tool, with the later impressing during his maiden campaign at Fratton Park. However, there's doubts whether it's a combo that's good enough for the Championship. Expect Pompey to recruit someone here who could potentially overtake Ogilvie in the pecking order and establish themselves as first choice. | National World
![Current options: Marlon Pack (new contract offered), Tom Lowery, Owen Moxon, Terry Devlin and Ben Stevenson.
Verdict: Pompey are blessed with numbers here. However, the current list will need one or two major new additions during the summer to make it competitive in the Championship. That could see Ben Stevenson leave and even result in Terry Devlin being sent out on loan to assist his development.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/04/28/18/09/onecms_996a3bb9-e9e7-4400-95b1-adc3860261ce.JPG.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
6. Central midfield
Current options: Marlon Pack (new contract offered), Tom Lowery, Owen Moxon, Terry Devlin and Ben Stevenson. Verdict: Pompey are blessed with numbers here. However, the current list will need one or two major new additions during the summer to make it competitive in the Championship. That could see Ben Stevenson leave and even result in Terry Devlin being sent out on loan to assist his development. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
![Current options: Gavin Whyte, Paddy Lane, Anthony Scully and Callum Lang.
Verdict: Abu Kamara's return to parent club Norwich makes the right wing a priority position for Pompey's recruitment team. That need is heighten as major doubts exist about Gavin Whyte and Anthony Scully's ability to step up to the necessary levels in the Championship.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/28/16/55/Gavin%20Whyte.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
7. Right-wing
Current options: Gavin Whyte, Paddy Lane, Anthony Scully and Callum Lang. Verdict: Abu Kamara's return to parent club Norwich makes the right wing a priority position for Pompey's recruitment team. That need is heighten as major doubts exist about Gavin Whyte and Anthony Scully's ability to step up to the necessary levels in the Championship. | National World
![Current options: Christian Saydee, Callum Lang and Gavin Whyte.
Verdict: Both Saydee and Lang are proven they can operate in this position with great affect. That doesn't mean, though, that a more natural fit for the position won't be targeted this summer. Pompey will need someone who can unlock defences at Championship level.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/25/12/26/GettyImages-2147816060.jpg.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. Forward - Christian Saydee
Current options: Christian Saydee, Callum Lang and Gavin Whyte. Verdict: Both Saydee and Lang are proven they can operate in this position with great affect. That doesn't mean, though, that a more natural fit for the position won't be targeted this summer. Pompey will need someone who can unlock defences at Championship level. | Getty Images