In addition to those, there were a host of players linked with a move to the Blues. Some were names Kenny Jackett’s did have on his list of targets but they opted for moves elsewhere, while others were purely speculation. We’ve looked back at all of them and assessed how they’ve fared so far this season...
5. Curtis Tilt
Another central defender who was on the long list of potential targets. The 28-year-old was also linked with Rotherham but decided to remain at Blackpool and has played 17 games this term. Photo: Lewis Storey
6. Sean McLoughlin
According to the Irish Independent, Pompey were in ‘a queue’ of Football League sides are chasing the defender from Cork City. McLoughlin joined Championship Hull and was loaned to St Mirren for the season where he's played 12 games. Photo: ©INPHO/Presseye/Lorcan Doherty
7. Herbie Kane
The Blues looked at the Liverpool midfielder late in the window but he was kept at Anfield. He's made just one substitute appearance in a Carabao Cup win at MK Dons and has been confined to under-23 football for the majority of the campaign. Photo: Alex Pantling
8. Dan Barlaser
Pompey's recruitment team ran the rule over the midfielder while he spent 2018-19 on loan at Accrington. It was Rotherham who he joined on a season-long loan from Newcastle, however, and he's made 17 appearances so far. Photo: Lewis Storey