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.
29. Kyle Wootton
Position: Striker. Did he go elsewhere? Left Notts County and joined Stockport for their Football League return on a free transfer. Season review: Has scored 14 goals in 42 league appearances, with Stockport involved in the League Two play-offs. Photo: Pete Norton
30. Ephron Mason-Clark
Position: Winger, Did he go elsewhere? Joined Peterborough for an undisclosed fee from Barnet. Season review: Nine goals and seven assists from 41 games as Peterborough's promotion hopes were ended at Sheffield Wednesday on Thursday night. Photo: Michael Regan
31. Joe Ward
Position: wing-back/midfielder. Did he go elsewhere? No. Stayed at Peterborough. Season review: Made 46 league appearances for the Posh, scoring seven goals and recording nine assists. Photo: Michael Regan
32. Luke McCormick
Position: Midfielder. Did he go elsewhere? Left AFC Wimbledon and joined Bristol Rovers for an undisclosed fee. Season review: Made 30 appearances in all competitions for Joey Barton's side, who finished the season in 17th. Photo: Michael Steele