Cam Pring’s recall to Bristol City means Kenny Jackett will look for a replacement to compete with Lee Brown on the left-hand side of defence.
The Blues are keen to bring Steve Seddon back to Fratton Park after his scintillating spell on loan last season.
Pompey would prefer another temporary deal for the Reading lad but Brum are keen to cash in on Seddon which has put a spanner in the works.
Kenny Jackett and his recruit team are likely identifying other players who could fit the bill should they be unable to land.
Players out of favour in the Championship or Premier League youngsters are likely to be the market Pompey are scouring. We take a look at who could fit the bill…
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![A player so many fans would love to see back at Fratton Park. Seddon enjoyed a superb spell at Pompey during the second half of last season and supporters have been clamouring for him since. Seddon was on loan at AFC Wimbledon this season but was recalled by Birmingham last week. It's certainly one to keep an eye on.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjU1YjljZjg2LTZiMmQtNGYxNS04NjdmLWQxZmJkMzcyZWRlYTozM2ZlYzhmZC0yOTdlLTQ2YWMtYjkwYi1lMjE0NDZjNzVkNWE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Steve Seddon - Birmingham
A player so many fans would love to see back at Fratton Park. Seddon enjoyed a superb spell at Pompey during the second half of last season and supporters have been clamouring for him since. Seddon was on loan at AFC Wimbledon this season but was recalled by Birmingham last week. It's certainly one to keep an eye on. Photo: Joe Pepler
![The 21-year-old was on Pompey's radar during the summer before they opted to sign Cam Pring. Davis has played only twice for Marco Bielsa's side this season - against Man City and Man Utd - and a spell playing senior football would help his development. He has plenty of pace and can also operate at centre-back.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjlkOWFhNzJhLTc0YWQtNDg2Ni1iMjJmLWM4ZjcwMjI1NjlkYzo0MDdlZTNjZC1lYjdmLTQxNmUtOTAxMy02NzViODBlY2QwNTY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. Leif Davis - Leeds United
The 21-year-old was on Pompey's radar during the summer before they opted to sign Cam Pring. Davis has played only twice for Marco Bielsa's side this season - against Man City and Man Utd - and a spell playing senior football would help his development. He has plenty of pace and can also operate at centre-back. Photo: Bruce Rollinson