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.
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