Incredibly, a further 32 others were linked with a Fratton Park switch, who, ultimately, didn’t make the move to PO4.
We’ll never know if their arrivals might have changed the course of last season, with the Blues – under new head coach John Mousinho – eventually finishing eighth.
Nevertheless, it’s still interesting to see how each of these players’ seasons panned out and whether Pompey missed a trick.
Here’s what we discovered.
25. Shilow Tracey
Position: Winger. Did he go elsewhere? Remained at Cambridge United. Season review: One goal and three assists in 37 league appearances for the U's. Photo: Jacques Feeney
26. Bobby Thomas
Position: Defender. Did he go elsewhere? Joined Bristol Rovers on loan from Burnley, before joining Barnsley on loan in January. Season review: Scored three times in 19 appearances for the Gas. Has since made 23 appearances for the Tykes as they seek promotion back to the Championship via the play-offs. Photo: Gareth Copley
27. Jacob Bedeau
Position: Defender Did he go elsewhere? Rejoined Morecambe on a free transfer from Burnley. Season review: Made 45 appearances for Morecambe and is already attracting interest from St Mirren this summer. Photo: Pete Norton
28. Sam Hoskins
Position: Striker. Did he go elsewhere? Remained at Northampton. Season review: Scored 22 goals in 41 league appearances as Northampton earned promotion back to League One. Photo: Pete Norton