Even way before the window opened for activity in June, players were being linked with a move to Fratton Park.
Some of the players mentioned had credence with others, well, less so...
With less than a fortnight remaining of business, we’ve assembled every name linked with a move to Pompey - and looked at how valid the talk is.
17. Josh Dacres-Cogley
Speculation that Pompey were interested in the Bolton wing-back was quickly shot down by the Blues from their Croatia training camp. | AFP via Getty Images
18. Harrison Burrows
Pompey's name very tenuously mentioned with Burrows, but a reported £3m fee to Sheffield United was agreed for the Peterborough skipper. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
19. Andre Dozzell
A deal for the midfielder quickly accelerated as hopes of landing Alex Robertson disintegrated. Photo: Portsmouth FC
20. Jordan Archer
Recruited amid an early flurry of transfer activity as back-up to Will Norris. Photo: Jason Brown