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...
9. Alex Gorrin
Football Insider claimed Pompey were eyeing up a switch for the Spaniard as he prepared to leave Motherwell. The midfielder moved to Oxford United and has played 19 times so far. Photo: Catherine Ivill
10. Gary Mackay-Steven
Pompey were set to pull off a major coup by signing the winger from Aberdeen. The opportunity to go to the Big Apple and move to New York City was a bigger pull than the south coast, however. Mackay-Steven once in 12 games during the MLS season. Photo: Emilee Chinn
11. Joe Newell
With Pompey unable to move quickly, the winger instead chose Hibernian ahead of other suitors also including Peterborough and Doncaster. Netted a solitary goal in 12 games for the Scottish Premiership side. Photo: Ian MacNicol
12. Bruno Andrade
Linked with Pompey after spending time on trial at Fratton Park while at Boreham Wood during the 2017-18 season. The winger remained at Lincoln and has bagged twice in 22 games. Photo: Laurence Griffiths