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...
21. Frazer Blake-Tracy: Peterborough to Burton
The 25-year-old left-back has agreed a two-year deal at Burton after being released by Championship-bound Peterborough. Blake-Tracy made 32 appearances for Posh following his move from King's Lynn in 2019. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images Photo: David Rogers