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.
41. Freddie Potts
A name with credence as Pompey moved to agree a season-long loan move for the midfielder, as he arrives from West Ham. Photo: Portsmouth FC
42. Jeong Ho-yeon
Bit of a leftfield shout as Pompey were mentioned with QPR and Celtic for the South Korean midfielder. Didn't go anywhere, but relaxed work permit laws would make a deal easier than it was a couple of years ago if looked at down the line. | Getty Images
43. George Edmundson
One Pompey have wanted for a long time and was pursued until the window's close, before the defender joined Middlesbrough on loan from Ipswich. Photo: Michael Regan
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44. Daniel Jebbison
Left Sheffield United for Bournemouth this summer but has returned to the Championship on loan with Watford. One Pompey would've liked but were never near the front of the queue. | Getty Images