Fifteen players were recruited as sporting director Rich Hughes and head coach John Mousinho looked to put together a squad worthy of their new Championship surroundings.
But while we wait for the new intake to jell and settle into their new Fratton Park home, we asked our followers on Facebook to name one former player who they would love to see in the current Pompey first team?
With a rich history of talented players to choose from, the names put forward were wide and varied. However, among the welcomed responses were a core group of former players who remain popular with the Fratton faithful - and individuals they would like to drop into the modern Blues ranks.
Here’s the top 16 responses after another overwhelming response from the Fratton faithful.
1. Pompey have no shortage of club legends
Pompey have no shortage of club legends Photo: Alex Shute
2. Guy Whittingham
Corporal Punishment bought himself out of the army for £450 and went on to bag 99 goals for the Blues - including 42 league strikes during the 1992-93 season. Also appeared 195 times for Pompey during three different spells at the club. Photo: Getty Images
3. Kanu
The talented Nigerian will best be remembered down these parts for scoring Pompey's winner against Cardiff in the 2008 FA Cup final. A true servant of the club, Kanu spent six seasons on the south coast, scoring 28 goals in 167 appearances. | Getty Images
4. Neil Webb
The midfielder enjoyed a three-year and 138-game stint at Fratton Park that brought with it the 1982-83 Third Division title. That was secured during his first season with the Blues, following his £83,500 switch from Reading in 1982. Webb proved an instant firm favourite with the fans, which will explain why there was anger when he was sold to Forest for £250,000 in 1985. The move earned him a personalised message from the 657! Photo: Express