A deal for Preston forward Jayden Stockley looked on the cards – until he decided to return to Charlton following a loan spell at The Valley last season.
Danny Cowley has been linked with plenty of players over the past few days, yet those rumours have yet to be converted into actual signings – leaving the Fratton faithful waiting to see who’ll be added to the signing of non-league youngster Liam Vincent.
As the wait continues, the Blues’ League One rivals continue to be busy.
Twenty-one deals were confirmed over the past week, including Bryn Morris’ move to Burton.
Here’s what transpired in the division as clubs continue to take shape ahead of the 2020-21 campaign...
9. Callum Jones: Hull to Morecambe
The midfielder has joined Morecambe on a season-long loan. The 20-year-old made seven appearances for Hull last term - with only one coming in the league as the Tigers were crowned League One winners. Picture: Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images Photo: Pool
10. Shilow Tracey: Spurs to Cambridge United
The 23-year-old rejoins the newly-promoted U's on a two-year deal after he was released by Spurs. The former Macclesfield and Shrewsbury winger made 17 loan appearances for Cambridge last season. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images Photo: David Rogers
11. John O'Sullivan: Morecambe to Accrington
The winger has re-joined Accrington on a three-year deal after turning down the offer of a new deal at newly-promoted Morecambe. The 27-year-old helped Morecambe win promotion to League One via the play-offs. The former Republic of Ireland under-21 international already has two stints at the Crown Ground under his belt, following loans from Blackburn Rovers during the 2014-15 and 2016-17 seasons. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Photo: Richard Heathcote
12. Louis Moult: Preston to Burton Albion
The 29-year-old striker moves to the Pirelli Stadium after being released by Preston. Moult scored eight goals in 40 appearances for North End after arriving from Motherwell in January 2018. However, he has not played for the Lilywhites since August 2019 because of a knee injury. Picture: Mark Robinson/Getty Images Photo: Mark Robinson