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...
17. Jamal Lowe
Unearthed from non-league Hampton & Richmond in January 2017, the winger was sold to Wigan for in excess of £2m last summer. | Freelance Photo: Portsmouth FC
18. Linvoy Primus
Recruited on a free transfer from Reading in 2000, the centre-back would go on to etch his name in Fratton folklore. | Freelance Photo: Steve Reid
19. Mick Tait
'Yosser' cost £100,000 from Hull in 1980 and helped Pompey to two promotion during his seven years at the club. | JPIMedia Photo: -
20. Matty Taylor
Luton manager Joe Kinnear famously said 'at least Dick Turpin had the decency to wear a mask' when Taylor completed a £400,000 switch to Fratton in 2002. | Freelance Photo: Steve Reid