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...
17. Max Clark: Hull to Fleetwood
The defender has moved to Fleetwood on a one-year deal. The 25-year-old was not offered a new contract by League One winners Hull. Clark failed to feature for the Tigers last season. Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images Photo: Catherine Ivill
18. Arthur Gnahoua: Bolton to Morecambe
The winger has moved to Morecambe after being released by fellow League One new-boys Bolton. The 29-year-old made 30 Wanderers appearances and scored three goals after joining from Macclesfield Town last September. Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images Photo: Pete Norton
19. David Tutonda: Bristol Rovers to Gillingham
The left-back joins Max Ehmer in swapping Bristol Rovers to Gillingham. The 25-year-old joins on a free transfer after having his Gas contract terminated. Tutonda made 22 appearances for Rovers last season after arriving in the summer od 2020 from Barnet. Picture: Harry Trump/Getty Images Photo: Harry Trump
20. Ro-Shaun Williams: Shrewsbury to Doncaster Rovers
The central defender has joined Donny on a two-year deal after his release by the Shrews. The 22-year-old spent two years with Shrewsbury after coming through the ranks at Manchester United. Williams made 97 appearances for Shrewsbury. Picture: by Pete Norton/Getty Images Photo: Pete Norton