Portsmouth have three spaces available in their 25-man Championship squad following the closure of the summer transfer window. The club could now turn to the free agent market to add experience and depth to their ranks.
Several high-profile players are currently unattached and looking for new clubs. Among them are striker Danny Ings and defender Adam Webster, both with extensive Premier League experience. Other available options include forward Jay Rodriguez, defender Jonathan Panzo, and midfielders Will Smallbone and Tom Davies.
Smallbone, a promotion winner with Southampton last season, has been linked with a move to Cardiff City. Davies, a former Everton player, spent last term with Sheffield United. Panzo was most recently with Birmingham City.
Portsmouth currently sit 18th in the Championship table with seven points from their opening six matches. Their recent form shows two wins, one draw and two defeats from the last five games. The squad is also dealing with a number of injuries, with players like Josh Murphy and Keshi Anderson currently sidelined.
Adding a free agent would provide a timely boost ahead of the next fixture, a home match against 16th-placed Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, 19 September. Fans can check the full list of upcoming games on the club's fixtures page and review the senior squad situation via the injuries list.
The original report is at portsmouth.co.uk
