Fifteen players were recruited as sporting director Rich Hughes and head coach John Mousinho looked to put together a squad worthy of their new Championship surroundings.
But while we wait for the new intake to jell and settle into their new Fratton Park home, we asked our followers on Facebook to name one former player who they would love to see in the current Pompey first team?
With a rich history of talented players to choose from, the names put forward were wide and varied. However, among the welcomed responses were a core group of former players who remain popular with the Fratton faithful - and individuals they would like to drop into the modern Blues ranks.
Here’s the top 16 responses after another overwhelming response from the Fratton faithful.
5. Paul Merson
A huge Fratton favourite, the former Arsenal and Middlesbrough forward scored 12 goals in 48 appearances for Pompey. His one season at PO4 saw the Blues secure the old First Division title and promotion back to the top flight. | Getty Images
6. Alan Knight
As Ann Mourby eloquently put it in here Facebook post - 'Alan Knight, a true pompey boy' The former keeper's 801 apperances for the Blues remains a club record and will probably never be broken. | National World
7. Hermann Hreidarsson
The Icelandic defender was hugely popular during his four-and-a-half-years with the Blues - and it seems that popularity remains. Featured 167 times for the club after Harry Redknapp signed him on a free transfer from Charlton. Won the FA Cup with Pompey. Photo: Will Caddy
8. Alan Biley
The charismatic Alan Biley was idolised by the Fratton faithful during his three seasons with the Blues. A goalscoring hero with a flamboyant nature, the old Third Division title-winner scored 57 goals in 120 appearances - no wonder some fans would like a prime Alan Biley in the current Pompey team. Photo: None