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.
9. Yakubu
The popular striker won the 2002-03 First Division title with Pompey after arriving from Maccabi Haifa. Scored 28 Premier League goals for Harry Redknapp's side before a £7.5m move to Middlesbrough. The Nigerian is clearly still loved in these parts. | Getty Images
10. Linvoy Primus
A modern Pompey great. There's been many with greater ability but Linvoy showed heart to rally from setbacks and establish himself as a Premier League defender during his time at Fratton Park. | Getty Images
11. Gavin Maguire
Maguire made 109 appearances for Pompey from 1989-93 - which is clearly still appreciated by those who took part in this fun survey! | National World Photo: Neal Simpson
12. Robert Prosinecki
Robert Prosinecki enchanted the Fratton faithful and mesmerised his Blues team-mates for a treasured season in 2001-02. It was a brief encounter consisting of 35 appearances and nine goals, yet it established a lifelong affection with those privileged to watch him perform. | National World