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.
33. John McAtee
Pompey among a swathe of clubs mentioned with McAtee, with the striker moving to Bolton. Photo: Luton Town FC
34. Jeong Ho-yeon
Bit of a leftfield shout as Pompey were mentioned with QPR and Celtic for the South Korean midfielder. Yet to go anywhere, but relaxed work permit laws would make a deal easier than it was a couple of years ago. | Getty Images
35. Harvey Blair
Liverpool starlet has again been mentioned with Pompey with John Mousinho previously saying the winger was an option who could be revisited. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images