Pompey made a statement of intent this week by signing Josh Murphy from Oxford United.
The 29-year-old helped the U's win promotion to the Championship via the play-offs, but he won't be staying around the Kassam Stadium. Murphy has decided to reunite with his former Oxford team-mate John Mousinho at Fratton Park to assist with the Blues’ own Championship challenges.
Mousinho sold Murphy - and others who have arrived at the club this summer to date - the dream of playing for Pompey and outlined his ambitions for the club. A look around Fratton Park and the club’s training ground will also have convinced the in-demand winger to move to PO4, with both facilities undergoing impressive multi-million pound refurbs under Michael Eisner’s stewardship.
With clear investment in Mousinho’s playing squad as well, the Blues are certainly on the up under their American owner, who still ensures the club is run in a self-sustainable way.
As of 2021, according to Forbes, Eisner had a whopping nine-figure fortune at his disposal, with the former Disney CEO’s net worth standing at an estimated $1.1billion or £870million. With that in mind, we have taken a look at how Pompey’s chairman wealth compares to the rest of the Championship, thanks to figures collated by our sister paper The Sunderland Echo.
9. Alan Pace - Burnley
The American's reported net worth is around £190million Photo: Naomi Baker
10. Doug King - Coventry City
King is a wealthy businessman with interests in sustainable farming and other ventures, with an estimated net worth of around $400million. | Getty Images
11. Vincent Tan - Cardiff City
As of May 2023, Forbes estimated his net worth at $695million (£546million), making him the 28th richest person in Malaysia. | Getty Images
12. Trevor Hemmings - Preston North End
According to the Sunday Times Rich List in 2021, Trevor Hemmings was worth an estimated £1.2billion.