That’s after it emerged that Cardiff had struck a deal for the former Blues loanee with Manchester City, with the midfielder poised to undergo a medical ahead of his official unveiling.
Last week head coach John Mousinho said Pompey had yet to be beaten to any of their transfer targets as their search for reinforcements continues. That’s clearly not the case now, with the Blues keen on bringing the talented Aussie back as soon as his PO4 loan spell ended at the end of last season.
Since then - off a campaign that saw Pompey crowned League One champions - Mousinho and sporting director have been linked with 24 players. Six of those initial transfer rumours proved to be correct, with Elias Sorensen the latest to turn speculation into a bona fide transfer to Fratton Park on Friday night.
But for every Sorensen deal there’s three or four Chris Conn-Clarke or Mickel Miller stories that prove wide of the mark or not up to scratch under scrutiny.
So here’s every player linked with Pompey so far this window, and where they are now - with the new season coming quickly onto the horizon.
5. Antony Evans
The attacking midfielder was signed by Huddersfield at the beginning of July for an undisclosed fee after being linked with a move to Fratton Park back in May. | Getty Images
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6. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi
The winger will likely head out on loan from Crystal Palace this week, with Leeds United, Sheffield United and Hull City all after his sevices. Lyon and Anderlecht are also in the race. A move to Southampton can be discounted as Palace don't want to sell or loan him to a league rival. | Getty Images
7. Tino Anjorin
The midfielder clearly has no long-term future at Chelsea - and he remains someone Pompey would like back at Fratton Park. | Getty Images
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8. Michael Craig
A move for the Reading midfielder was touted back in May, but the report was quickly shot down. He remains a Royals player. | Getty Images