So The News decided to take a look at the transfer values of other ex-youngsters including the likes of Mason Mount and Marlon Pack. Are you surprised by the value of some of these players?
9. Mason Mount
Portsmouth born, he played in the academy as a four-year-old before joining Chelsea. He has had loan spells at Vitesse and Derby County. He is valued at £10.8m according to Transfermarkt. Photo: -
10. Matt Ritchie
Gosport-born, Ritchie came through the ranks at Pompey and made 7 first team appearances. His current market value is £10.8m according to Transfermarkt. He joined Newcastle for a fee of around £10m in 2016. Photo: Owen Humphreys
11. Nadir Ciftci
He signed for Pompey in 2010 as a 15-year-old and made 19 apperances scoring once. He has since played for the likes of Dundee and Celtic. His current market value is £360k according to Transfermarkt. Photo: MALCOLM WELLS
12. John Swift
Portsmouth born he played one season in Pompey's academy but was released in 2006 and joined Chelsea's youth system in 2007. He plays for Reading and is valued at £3.15m according to Transfermarkt. Photo: EMPICS Sport