There's nothing better than a deal that turns out to be value for money – especially in football. Pompey have had a fare few down the years and we've picked out 25 of the very best...
13. Mark Hateley
Join Pompey for an arbitrated fee of £190,000 and bagged 25 times in 1983-84 before being sold for £1m to AC Milan. | Freelance Photo: .
14. Barry Horne
Joined Pompey for circa £80k from Wrexham in 1987 before being sold to Southampton two years later for a tidy profit. | Other 3rd Party Photo: -
15. David James
Some fans were sceptical when he joined from Man City for £1.2m in 2006. However, James became one of the best keepers in the country during his time on the south coast, helping Pompey win the FA Cup in 2008 and reach the final two years later. | Freelance Photo: Jonathan Brady
16. Glen Johnson
Snapped up for £4m from Chelsea after a successful loan. The Blues made a £14m profit when he joined Liverpool in June 2009. | Freelance Photo: Steve Reid