Nine new faces have arrived through the doors in the opening three weeks of the market as John Mousinho looks to assemble a squad capable of achieving promotion.
While there have been plenty of additions to the squad, there have been 18 names linked with a move to Fratton Park.
With so many names reportedly on the Blues’ radar, we’ve taken a look at every name tipped with a switch and their current situations.
Here’s what we found.
With so many names reportedly on the Blues’ radar, we’ve taken a look at every name tipped with a switch and their current situations.
. Players linked with Pompey this summer.
From left: Harvey Blair, Sam Smith, Kusini Yengi, Tommy Leigh. Photo: National World
. Gavin Whyte
In the final weeks of the season, the winger was strongly tipped with a move to Fratton Park in the summer - reuniting with former team-mate Mousinho. He departed Cardiff at the end of last term and later became Pompey’s eighth signing of the transfer window, where he penned a three-year deal. Photo: Portsmouth FC
. Di’Shon Bernard
Pompey have been strong admirers of the centre-back after an impressive loan spell during the second half of last term. Bernard remains Mousinho’s number one central defensive target this summer following his departure from Manchester United. Photo: Jason Brown
. Ruben Rodrigues
Football Insider reported in June that Pompey were one of a host of sides said to be looking at the talented 26-year-old. The Blues, though, were quickly ruled out of the running before the attacking midfielder went on to join Oxford United. Photo: Eddie Keogh
. Ethan Chislett
At the start of June, Football Insider claimed the Blues were interested in the 24-year-old AFC Wimbledon talent along with Bolton. No sooner the reported interest was revealed, Pompey were then said to be out of the running for the South African, who has since made the move to Port Vale. Photo: Alex Davidson
. Matt Macey
An impressive loan at PO4, which included 11 clean sheets, saw the Luton keeper emerge as a strong goalkeeping target for Pompey. However, a significant increase in wages following the Hatters’ promotion was the nail in the coffin for his return to Fratton Park this summer. Photo: Jason Brown
. Dan Agyei
Darren Witcoop revealed Pompey were in the race, along with Bradford and Burton, for the striker with his future at Crewe uncertain. The Blues were quickly ruled out once again and the 26-year-old has since made a permanent switch to Leyton Orient. Photo: Pete Norton
5. Ethan Chislett
At the start of June, Football Insider claimed the Blues were interested in the 24-year-old AFC Wimbledon talent along with Bolton. No sooner the reported interest was revealed, Pompey were then said to be out of the running for the South African, who has since made the move to Port Vale. Photo: Alex Davidson
6. Matt Macey
An impressive loan at PO4, which included 11 clean sheets, saw the Luton keeper emerge as a strong goalkeeping target for Pompey. However, a significant increase in wages following the Hatters’ promotion was the nail in the coffin for his return to Fratton Park this summer. Photo: Jason Brown
7. Dan Agyei
Darren Witcoop revealed Pompey were in the race, along with Bradford and Burton, for the striker with his future at Crewe uncertain. The Blues were quickly ruled out once again and the 26-year-old has since made a permanent switch to Leyton Orient. Photo: Pete Norton
8. Tommy Leigh
The Portsmouth-born talent has been a strong target for Mousinho, who is looking to add an attacking midfielder to his ranks. However, after Accrington slapped a £200,000 price-tag on the 22-year-old, the Blues have since cooled their interest and are ready to drop their pursuit in Leigh. Photo: George Wood