Incredibly, a further 32 others were linked with a Fratton Park switch, who, ultimately, didn’t make the move to PO4.
We’ll never know if their arrivals might have changed the course of last season, with the Blues – under new head coach John Mousinho – eventually finishing eighth.
Nevertheless, it’s still interesting to see how each of these players’ seasons panned out and whether Pompey missed a trick.
Here’s what we discovered.
. PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: A general view of the stadium before the Carabao Cup First Round match between Portsmouth and Birmingham City at Fratton Park on August 06, 2019 in Portsmouth, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
A host of names were linked with moves to Fratton Park last summer. Photo: Dan Istitene
. Cole stockton
Position: Striker. Did he go elsewhere? No, stayed at Morecambe. Season review: Scored 11 goals in 39 League One games as Shrimps were relegated. Photo: Pete Norton
. Victor Adeboyejo
Position: Striker Did he go elsewhere? Joined Burton from Barnsley on a free transfer, before joining Bolton in January. Season review :Scored 13 goals in 34 games for the Brewers and has netted three in 17 appearances for Bolton. Photo: Michael Steele
. Cauley Woodrow
Position: Striker Did he go elsewhere? Yes, joined Luton from Barnsley for an undisclosed fee. Season review: Has scored three goals in 32 appearances for the Championship play-off finalists. Meanwhile, the front man hasn't been involved in Luton's past five games.. Photo: Alex Livesey
. Carl Rushworth
Position: Goalkeeper Did he go elsewhere? Yes. Joined Lincoln on loan from Brighton. Season review: Featured 46 times for the Imps, recording 18 clean sheets. Photo: Bryn Lennon
. Tom Bayliss
Position: Midfielder Did he go elsewhere? Left Preston and signed for Shrewsbury on a free transfer. Season review: Six goals and four assists in the league as the Shrews finished 12th. Photo: Pete Norton
. Ethan Erhahon
Position: Midfield. Did he go elsewhere? Stayed at St Mirren but joined Lincoln for an undisclosed fee in January. Season review: Yet more strong showings for St Mirren saw the Scot earn January move to Imps, for whom he made 19 appearances during second half of season. Photo: Pete Norton
. Toby Mullarkey
Position: Defender. Did he go elsewhere? Left non-league Altrincham to join League Two Rochdale for an undisclosed fee. Season review: Made 34 appearances in all competitions, scoring twice, as Rochdale were relegated from Football League. Photo: Pete Norton
. Kion Etete
Position: Striker Did he go elsewhere? Yes. Joined Cardiff for £500,000 from Spurs. Season review: Scored three goals in 30 league appearances for the Bluebirds, who narrowly avoided relegation from the Championship. Photo: Shaun Botterill
. Kyle Joseph
Position: Striker. Did he go elsewhere? Joined Oxford on season-long loan from Swansea. Season review: Scored 10 goals in 41 appearances. Photo: Bryn Lennon
. Brandon Thomas-Asante
Position: Forward. Did he go elsewhere? Joined West Brom from League Two Salford for £300,000. Season review: Made 42 appearances for the Championship side, scoring 14 goals. Photo: Pete Norton
. Aaron Collins
Position: Forward. Did he go elsewhere? No. Stayed with Bristol Rovers for their return to League One. Season review: 16 goals and 11 assists in 53 appearances for the Gas. Photo: Michael Steele
. Luke Molyneux
Position: Midfielder Did he go elsewhere? Yes. Joined Doncaster Rovers on a free transfer from Hartlepool. Season review: Featured 44 times for Donny, scoring three goals and setting up three. Photo: Pete Norton
. Morgan Whittaker
Position: Forward. Did he go elsewhere? Joined Plymouth on loan before returning to Swansea in January. Season review: Scored nine goals and recorded seven assists in 25 league games for Pilgrims. Was linked with a big-money moved to Rangers in January but returned Swans, where he made 15 appearances over second half of the season. Photo: Michael Steele
1. PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: A general view of the stadium before the Carabao Cup First Round match between Portsmouth and Birmingham City at Fratton Park on August 06, 2019 in Portsmouth, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
A host of names were linked with moves to Fratton Park last summer. Photo: Dan Istitene
2. Cole stockton
Position: Striker. Did he go elsewhere? No, stayed at Morecambe. Season review: Scored 11 goals in 39 League One games as Shrimps were relegated. Photo: Pete Norton
3. Victor Adeboyejo
Position: Striker Did he go elsewhere? Joined Burton from Barnsley on a free transfer, before joining Bolton in January. Season review :Scored 13 goals in 34 games for the Brewers and has netted three in 17 appearances for Bolton. Photo: Michael Steele
4. Cauley Woodrow
Position: Striker Did he go elsewhere? Yes, joined Luton from Barnsley for an undisclosed fee. Season review: Has scored three goals in 32 appearances for the Championship play-off finalists. Meanwhile, the front man hasn't been involved in Luton's past five games.. Photo: Alex Livesey