We’ve pulled together the definitive list of players who have been linked with joining the Blues so far.
9. Adam Le Fondre
Strange link with veteran striker playing in Australia surfaced - and was promptly shot down Photo: Mark Kolbe
10. Kevin Nisbet
A name which surfaced but was offered to Pompey a while back and refused. Moved to Hibs and has been banging them in Photo: Christian Cooksey
11. Cameron McGeehan
Looked close to a return but Pompey couldn't compete with the offer which came from Belgium Photo: Kieran Cleeves
12. James Hillson
Young Arsenal keeper was mentioned early in the summer but move never looked likely Photo: Jack Thomas