In fact, the sheer volume of players touted for moves to Fratton Park was unprecedented - approaching the half century mark in total.
Now, after the transfer window’s close, we recount every single player who was touted for a move to PO4.
We looked back and give the inside track on which names had credence, which ones didn’t, what unfolded and where those players ended up.

37. Liam Cooper
Wasn't in the price range or really in budget for Pompey and moved to Bulgarian outfit CSKA Sofia. | Getty Images

38. John McAtee
Pompey among a swathe of clubs mentioned with McAtee, with the striker moving to Bolton. Photo: Luton Town FC Photo: Luton Town FC

39. Abdoulaye Kamara
Pompey used the knowledge of new head of recruitment to land the promising Guinea midfielder from Borussia Dortmund. Photo: Portsmouth FC

40. Alex Murphy
Name which surfaced late on and Pompey looked at, but Newcastle were keen to keep central defender and nothing accelerated. | AFP via Getty Images

