Kenny Jackett opted not to make any deadline-day swoops, with John Marquis the last arrival through the door on July 31. We’ve had a look at what the Blues’ strongest starting line-up and bench could be (not including long-term casualty Jack Whatmough) before the window again opens on January 1, 2020.
5. LB: Lee Brown
Been first choice since his arrival from Bristol Rovers last summer and will likely return to the line-up when he recovers from an Achilles problem Photo: Joe Pepler
6. DM: Tom Naylor
Pompey's midfield general who was named Players' Player of the Season last term. Gives the Blues bite in the engine room Photo: Joe Pepler
7. CM: Ben Close
The academy graduate continues to go from strength to strength, scoring brilliant goals against Birmingham and Tranmere this season Photo: Joe Pepler
8. CM: Andy Cannon
Answered plenty of critics after his early injury problems. Always gives 100 per cent and is a nuisance for the opposition Photo: Joe Pepler