There's nothing better than a deal that turns out to be value for money – especially in football. Pompey have had a fare few down the years and we've picked out 25 of the very best...
5. Matt Clarke
A makeweight for Adam Webster joining Ipswich in 2016, Clarke made hurtling progress and joined Brighton for a fee that could reach £4m last summer. | Johnston Press Photo: Joe Pepler
6. Peter Crouch
The striker joined Pompey in July 2001 for £1.5m Netted 19 goals before he was sold to Aston Villa for £5m a year later, which would fund the Blues' Division One promotion team the following campaign. Returned to PO4 in 2008. | Freelance Photo: Allan Hutchings
7. Ronan Curtis
Arrived from Derry for around £100,000 in June 2018. Pompey reportedly demanded £3m from Blackburn in January before the winger signed a new deal the following month. | Freelance Photo: Portsmouth FC
8. Sean Davis, Pedro Mendes and Noe Pamarot
A triple swoop from Tottenham in January 2006 cost £7.5m as they helped Pompey pull off the Great Escape. | Freelance Photo: Robin Jones