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.
29. Jordan Williams
Along with Murphy one of the big free agent targets as the right-back arrived from Barnsley. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
30. Abu Kamara
Pompey's admiration of Kamara is well known but John Mousinho has stated he doesn't see a Fratton return taking place. | Getty Images
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31. Alex Robertson
Pompey agreed a fee with Manchester City for the much-loved Aussie star but Cardiff got the deal over the line as he favoured a move to Wales. 'It’s territory I’ve never experienced in my time as a head coach, certainly some of the figures and numbers we’re talking about,' said Mousinho afterwards. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
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32. Liam Cooper
A player who was on Pompey's radar after becoming a free agent, but the defender would've been commanding 'Premier League' wages and that made a deal unrealistic. | Getty Images