Pompey will soon begin what is sure to be a busy summer transfer window as they build up a squad capable of taking on the likes of Leeds, Burnley and Norwich City. The Blues let ten of their League One-winning side go earlier this month with John Mousinho and the Blues board preparing to welcome several new faces that will help the Fratton Park club compete successfully in the EFL second-tier.
It’s been 12 years since Pompey were last in the league, but following such a rampant campaign in 2023/24 their squad market value has increased significantly and Pompey will hope this only continues into next season.
Here is how the increase in Pompey’s squad market value over the 2023/24 season, from 1 August 2023 to current day, compares to their 2024/25 Championship rivals according to data from TransferMarkt...

9. 17. Queens Park Rangers
QPR had several loan departures and arrivals in January but their squad market value has not changed significantly this season, dropping only by £1.02m | Getty Images

10. 16. Oxford United
Oxford United won the League One play-offs, beating Bolton 2-0 in the final, but their squad market value has only increased by £0.17m over the season Photo: Alex Pantling/Getty Images

11. 15. Derby County
Derby County saw the January arrivals of Corey Blackett-Taylor and Max Bird which has seen their squad market value increase by £0.7m Photo: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

12. 14. Cardiff City
Cardiff's squad market value has increased by £2.13m, thanks to the January arrivals of David Turnball, Nathaniel Phillips and Josh Wilson-Esbrand. | Getty Images