Pompey head coach John Mousinho delved into the free-agents market this week by signing former Norwich and Barnsley winger Josh Martin on a short-term deal.

Marlon Pack and Tom Lowery are closing in on their returns to first-team action. But if Pompey are prepared to delve into the free agents market to help maintain their lead at the top of League One, it begs the question - what other freebees are waiting to be snapped up if the need arose again?

Here's 12 current out-of-work footballers who are no doubt waiting for the phone to ring to be invited back to the game.

2. Gwion Edwards - wingerThe talented former Ipswich favourite was released by Wigan over the summer after spending the second half of last season on loan at Ross County. The 30-year-old joined Ipswich from Peterborough for PS700,000 in 2018. Photo: Dan Istitene