And that can be seen in League One with a flurry of activity already completed at this formative stage of the window.
Pompey have yet to seal a move, but their rivals have been busy getting deals over the line.
We’re across all the business being completed – so here is your up-to-the-minute list of all the done deals.
That includes players moving to the third tier from the likes of Bristol City, Burnley, Swansea and Fulham.
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