And with 133 signings made by Pompey during the summer windows that followed the club’s exit from the Premier League, it’s understandable why fans look forward to this time of the year.
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That gives an average of at least 11 new arrivals each summer, ensuring plenty of transfer activity lies in wait.
That’s a lot of players, and we doubt there’s many out there who could name the all.
So to help out, we’ve taken a look at every player signed in the summer period to see how each year compares.
And, yes, even we, forgot some that were discovered!
Here’s what we found.
That gives an average of at least 11 new arrivals each summer, ensuring plenty of transfer activity lies in wait.