Pompey have been busy pursuing Millwall’s Ben Thompson and Wolves’ Niall Ennis without much success so far.
In the meantime, their rivals have been busy boosting their own respective squads of the past seven days.
Here’s the latest deals that have been signed off.
1. Ben Liddle: Middlesbrough to Bristol Rovers
The 22-year-old midfielder has joined the Gas for an undisclosed fee. He made two senior appearances for Boro and has agreed a two-year deal with Rovers. Picture: George Wood/Getty Images Photo: George Wood
2. Deyan Iliev: Arsenal to Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury have signed the keeper on loan until the end of January. The 25-year-old former Macedonia Under-21 international has spent previous season on loan in both Poland and Slovakia. Picture: Alex Pantling/Getty Images Photo: Alex Pantling
3. Chris Gunter: Reading to Charlton
The 31-year-old Wales international has joined Charlton on a free transfer. The former Cardiff, Spurs, Nottingham Forest and Reading right-back has signed a two-year contract, with the option of a further year. Picture: Christopher Lee/Getty Images Photo: Christopher Lee
4. Tolaji Bola: Arsenal to Rochdale
The 21-year-old left-back has moved to the Shrews on loan until January. The England youth international has come through the Gunners' academy, but is yet to make a senior appearance. Picture: Harriet Lander/Getty Images Photo: Harriet Lander